Mastering Korean Public Transportation | Ride Seoul Subway And Buses Like A Local Pro!

If you're travelling to Seoul South Korea knowing how to navigate their public transportation is an absolute MUST

This is intended as a comprehensive korea public transportation guide as I will be covering how to get around Korea specifically using their subway systems and buses including the apps you need, how to get and top up a T Money card aka travel pass as well as tips and tricks to ensure you are on the correct train or bus despite any language barriers!

There are CHAPTERS so do feel free to skip around as you can always come back to the other parts!

00:00 Introduction
01:13 Understanding the Korean Subway System
02:05 Naver Maps - Your Best Friend in Korea!
02:37 Paying for a Korean Subway ticket
04:15 How to Top Up a T Money Card
05:52 How To Catch A Train in Korea + Train Etiquette and TIPS
09:55 How To Catch A Bus in Korea

Hi I am Steve, a jaded professional living in Sydney, Australia who travels a lot for work and decided to start creating travel content on YouTube as a passion project

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[gwenpomidor]

While I'm really excited to go to Korea soon using public transportation makes me really anxious so thank you for walking us through how to do all the steps :) I feel a lot better now!

[NewBeginner]

Thanks for chatching a bus. Most of the time the focus is always on trains. Very good video.

[timchang]

This video is a rock star ! I did use the subway system 2 years and while all the colors and codes were obvious in front of me, I did not know what it mean - even with Navago. This is so much clearer that I can navigate anywhere like a local on the subway.

[didomen]

I arrived in Korea a few days ago and had no clue how to use the public transportation. This video explained things so well I feel like I can be a pro on the first trip, and its great to see that the bus and subways have wifi, because I do not have a sim card or a wifi egg lol.

[azmagoom]

Very informative and was clearly demonstrated.

Thanks

[melissamarie]

Thank you for the helpful video! Where did you get the kuromi keychain t-money card?!?!! That’s so cool! I’ve never seen that before 😱

[johngrubb]

This is just what I needed to see for our trip to Seoul.

[devilangel]

Thanx💪 I’m going first May till the end of the month. I can already practice a bit 😂

[AlexiTalksAbout]

wow this is so much more intuitive than NYC subway D; my only two experiences with subway systems.

[gregmccullum]

Thank you... Helpful. So just tap card in bus and tap when disembarking..

[Narcissus]

Thank you for this! I’m going to South Korea next month solo and I’m so scared I may get lost 😅 this helps me feel a little better

[Peteliao]

I am going to Seoul on September 12. I am just now doing my homework on transportation. Thank You

[hazelnut]

1:21 Oh, this was the state of the lines that I had often seen in subway stations until I was very young. I think it was probably 20 years ago

[jessicalee]

Awesome video as always, Steve! I have a question for you tho, why did you tap your Wowpass before you got off the bus when you already paid for the ride?

Thanks and have a phatbulous day!!

[ktran]

Thanks bro. This is what I needed. Knowing how to get on the correct direction is so important.

[cipdamboianu]

Fun fact: the older subway lines in Seoul were built by the Japanese, so they drive on left (same for all trains in SK). The newer ones drive on right! That’s how you get lost downtown…

[toanpham]

Hey Steve, thanks for the informative video.
We'll be in Seoul for a cruise from Incheon International cruise terminal to Japan.
Do you have any suggestions on what transportation to use from Seoul station to cruise terminal?
Thanks

[katiemackelprang]

Ooo thank you for the bus tutorial bonus! QUESTION for the t money card, each person in your party needs to have their own, correct?

[mattivation_inc]

Thanks mate. Appreciate you doing the actual journey too.