Long Distance Express Buses

Comfortable and convenient highway bus services operate on expressways throughout the country, connecting all major cities. Most of the express bus terminals are located close to the city centers and are convenient for city tours. Regular express buses have 45 seats and take one or two breaks at the service areas on the expressway.
Because of their popularity, reservations are required for weekend and holiday trips. Two express bus terminals serve Seoul : the Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Tong Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The Seoul Express Bus Terminal is the main bus depot for trips from Seoul to other major cities and is divided into two sections in two separate buildings : the Kyongbuson Express Terminal serves the Seoul - Pusan line and covers most major cities south of Seoul, including Taejon, Taegu, Pusan and the historic city of Kyongju. The Honam-Yongdongson Express Terminal covers cities on the east coast and in the southwestern provinces, including Kwangju and Mokp'o. They are conveniently linked by the Express Bus Terminal Subway Station on Line 3. The Tong Seoul Express Bus Terminal operates similar routes but with less frequent services and fewer destinations. This terminal is adjacent to the Kangbyon Subway Station on Line 2.
The Express Bus Terminal of Pusan is located in the eastern part of downtown, 15 minutes walking distance from Tongnae Subway Station and 40 minutes from central downtown.

<Deluxe Express Buses>

Although the fare is rather expensive compared to that of regular buses, these buses have gained great popularity because of their spacious seating and other facilities such as mobile phones, VCRs, and foot rests. For some lines, late-night Deluxe Express Buses are available. These have the benefit of saving time and accommodation charges by traveling overnight. These buses share the terminal with other regular buses.

<Express Bus Terminals>

Location	Address	Telephone
Seoul	19-3, Panp'o-dong, Soch'o-dong, Soch'o-gu, Seoul	(02)782-5551/2
Tong Seoul	546-1, Kuui-dong, Songdong-gu, Seoul	(02)458-4851/4
Pusan	1412-1, Onch'on 3-dong, Tongnae-gu, Pusan	(051)505-5580
Taejon	101-1, Yongjon-dong, Taejon	(042)623-8255
Taegu	328-1, Shinch'on 4-dong, Tong-gu, Taegu	(053)743-2828
Kwangju	49-1, Kwangch'on-dong, So-gu, Kwangju	(062)360-8800
Sokch'o	1418, Choyang-dong, Sokch'o	(0392)633-4017
Kyongju	243-5, Noso-dong, Kyongju	(0561)741-4000/1

<From Seoul Express Bus Terminal>

<From Tong Seoul Express Bus Terminal>

Intercity Buses

Korea has extensive intercity bus services connecting virtually all cities and towns. These buses do not provide facilities for the foreign traveler, there is no English timetable and the seating is cramped, however for the adventurous visitor they are an interesting way to get closer to the spirit and lifestyle of the Korean people.

Tourist Buses

Tourist buses are recommended for those with a tight schedule. A number of travel agents operate tourist buses to all the famous tourist areas. For details consult any major travel agent.

<From Major City Express Bus Terminals>

City Buses

The bus systems differ slightly from city to city in Korea.
There are two types of city buses, local and express, and both are numberedaccording to their routes. The bus system is so extensive that it may be used to get almost anywhere in the city. Since the bus signs are written only in Korean,however, finding the right bus can be quite confusing to the first-time visitor.

Hotel staff will be able to assist in choosing the correct bus and stop for your destination. Fares can be paid with either cash, a token, or a bus card as you board. Bus cards in 10,000 and 20,000 denominations are available at token booths near bus stops.

The bus fare 500 is automatically deducted from the bus card when it is passed over the card reader located next to the driver. Empty cards can be recharged at token booths to be used again. To stop the bus at your destination, push one of the stop buttons located along the length of the bus.

City Express Buses

City express buses, called chwasok buses in Korean, stop less frequently and thus travel throughout congested areas faster.

The fare for the city express buses and the new deluxe city express buses are 1,000 and 1,100 respectively.