Travelling within Korea

Korea is compact and well connected. A weekend is enough for most trips.

Booking transport

• KTX and trains — Korail (letskorail.com) or the app. Book ahead for holidays and weekends. See ktx-train.
• Express and intercity buses — apps such as TmoneyGO and Bustago. See intercity-bus.
• Domestic flights — to Jeju and elsewhere, via airline apps and booking sites.
• Car hire — check the licence requirements. See international-driving-permit.
• Check local transport at your destination with a map app. See map-navigation.

Accommodation

• Booking apps are convenient — check reviews and location together.
• Always check the cancellation policy.
• You can check in with your alien registration card.
• Options range from guesthouses to hanok stays and campsites.

Worth knowing

• 1330 tourist information — 24 hours, multilingual, for directions, transport and sightseeing.
• Holidays and long weekends are extremely busy for transport and accommodation. See holidays-korea.
• Find local festivals on local government sites or visitkorea.or.kr.
• Check the weather — summer rains and typhoons, winter snow. See weather-seasons.

Where to go

• 1330 tourist information (24 hours, multilingual)
• www.visitkorea.or.kr Korea Tourism Organization
• Korail www.letskorail.com
• 119 / 112 emergencies
• 1345 residence enquiries

Questions people ask

Can I travel without Korean? Call 1330 for multilingual guidance. With map and translation apps it is more than enough.

Can I fly domestically without a passport? An alien registration card is often accepted. Check with the airline in advance.

Is it safe to travel alone? Generally yes, but avoid night hiking and isolated places. Tell someone where you are. See my-location.

What if I fall ill while travelling? e-gen finds open clinics nearby, and 119 works nationwide. See night-weekend-clinic.

Take care

Carry your alien registration card while travelling — you need it for check-in and identity checks. Seas and valleys are dangerous after rain. See drowning and monsoon-typhoon. In the mountains, come down before dark.

Related

hiking · ktx-train · intercity-bus · park-leisure · holidays-korea

Source

Korea Tourism Organization www.visitkorea.or.kr / As of 2026-08