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KTX (Korea Train eXpress)

Seoul, South Korea
Ranked #7 of 182 attractions in Seoul
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: Transportation
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Seoul, South Korea
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

i booked a ticket to gwangyju first class and was given the bulk head with no room for my legs even the girl when i booked the ticket ant youngsan statin was not polite so i recon she gave me a bad seat on purpose i ended up moving seast as the train was empty the food cart was whisked... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

i used KTX and check in in seoul station, then i have time to have my meal, went for Sunday Missal at Myeongdong Cathedral and did my last minute shopping (myeongdong or naedaemun) very expensive compared to commuter ( tripple the price) W11000 for KTX, only W3100 by commuter on airport line. More

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Buckie, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

beats the pants off the trains in the UK for service, price and speed. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Used KTX to get from Seoul to Ulsan and back. Extremely smooth ride, and very fast. Best way to get around Korea. More

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SF Bay Area
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Took the train from Seoul to Yeosu to Expo 2012. Beautiful train, timely, and inexpensive (in 1st class). More

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Tuguegarao City, Cagayan North, the Philippines
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Cheap alternative to get around. I just hope that some stairs have escalators. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

A 3 hour bus ride was done in 59 minutes! Inexpensive so would recommend first class! More

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Kuala Lumpur
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Booking the tickets are easily done online from anywhere in the world. No problems with collecting the tickets from the ticketing counter at Seoul and Busan Stations. Departure and arrival are on time. The seats are comfortable, beverages and light refreshments are served on board. There is even free WiFi service. Announcements and screen displays are in Korean and English.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I went on the KTX when visiting Busan from Seoul. It isn't like an attraction. Its just like an express train that is completely smooth and quiet. You will get to you destination in no time. I had a nice sleep while on it. On board, they sell food and drinks - people come around with carts full of them.... More

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Beijing, China
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Airport bus staff was so unhelpful and unpleasant that we chose the train. Not as good as Hong Kong's but fast, clean and spacious. The buses might take you to your hotel, but they are old, cluttered, and the traffic can be awful. Take the train! More

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