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Joyce C
1 contribution
Nov 2022
I took a metro at 6am on 27 Nov 2022 from Nampo station to international airport; but my cash was only enough to take a metro from Nampo to Sasang; It's very early morning, not passenger around i could ask for help; my atm card also could not withdraw money in the nampo station.
The operation manager of Nampo station was walking to me , actually he just wanted to say hi to me and gave me a guideline to take the metro; he never knew I really needed help. after he knew what happened to me , he gave me 5000 korean won for free to buy a ticket from sasang to international airport.
It's so touched; because the train was coming, i have no time to take a picture with him and asked for his name. what i knew that he was the operation manager in Nampo station. I am really appreciated to him, he is a decent and dashing gentleman.
The operation manager of Nampo station was walking to me , actually he just wanted to say hi to me and gave me a guideline to take the metro; he never knew I really needed help. after he knew what happened to me , he gave me 5000 korean won for free to buy a ticket from sasang to international airport.
It's so touched; because the train was coming, i have no time to take a picture with him and asked for his name. what i knew that he was the operation manager in Nampo station. I am really appreciated to him, he is a decent and dashing gentleman.
Written December 8, 2022
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NA- Australia
Dandenong, Australia912 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It is clean, it is regular and it is very cheap by world standards. It was easy to navigate as each line has a different colour and each station has a number, with English being the second language in signage and messages. It’s just a pest not being able to get a day or tourist pass at each station
Written October 23, 2023
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haileythegolden
Edmonton, Canada3,102 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
The metro system is efficient and easy to use. All the lines are Color coded. The only confusing thing is that the stations are huge with multiple exits and entrances and lots of stairs when entering and exiting. There are elevators but you have to look for them. The bathrooms in the stations are extremely clean
We used the same money card we had in Seoul for busan. We used the green line alot to go to huandae beach . The beach is about a 6 block walk from the subway exit
We used the same money card we had in Seoul for busan. We used the green line alot to go to huandae beach . The beach is about a 6 block walk from the subway exit
Written October 1, 2022
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BerlinBowie
Singapore, Singapore132 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Clean and efficient. Station names are announced including their English versions.
Many exits - need to be sure of the one you need as they can be very far apart and you may not be able to see the other exits once you surface.
Pricing is reasonable and timings are great. A truly world class system, well- integrated with bus routes for efficient transportation.
Many exits - need to be sure of the one you need as they can be very far apart and you may not be able to see the other exits once you surface.
Pricing is reasonable and timings are great. A truly world class system, well- integrated with bus routes for efficient transportation.
Written December 6, 2022
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NICHOLAS T
Dubai, United Arab Emirates9,872 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The metro is a cheap and easy way to travel around Busan.
The stations are huge and often include shopping centres and other impressive installations.
The carriages are clean and well sized and travellers generally very polite.
The stations are huge and often include shopping centres and other impressive installations.
The carriages are clean and well sized and travellers generally very polite.
Written April 11, 2024
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Canadian Globetrotter
Toronto, Canada514 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Used metro several times while visiting Busan. Although the lines are not as extensive as Seoul metro, it is super clean, efficient and punctual. I also found the fares were fairly cheaper than North America. Really impressed!!
Written May 9, 2019
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,505 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
For 5000 won, we bought all day passes that gave us unlimited use of the Busan metro system. This was a great deal for efficiently getting around the heart of Busan and making as many stops as we wanted to.
Tickets were easily purchased from the ticketing machines though we had to make sure we had small 1000 won bills or coins. It would not take larger bills. The tickets dispensed were small, rectangular and made of paper and could be easy to misplaced if not careful. Tickets were inserted into each gate and removed after entering.
Our daughters were able to use their T cards from Seoul and still able to take advantage of the discounted teens rate with just a tap of their card.
Signage inside the stations and on the trains were good (included English) which helped with our navigation. Line 1 ran north to south to Jagalchi Market and close to the Gamcheon Village while Line 2 ran east west getting us to Haeundae beach and Centum Mall. All stations were very clean.
Tickets were easily purchased from the ticketing machines though we had to make sure we had small 1000 won bills or coins. It would not take larger bills. The tickets dispensed were small, rectangular and made of paper and could be easy to misplaced if not careful. Tickets were inserted into each gate and removed after entering.
Our daughters were able to use their T cards from Seoul and still able to take advantage of the discounted teens rate with just a tap of their card.
Signage inside the stations and on the trains were good (included English) which helped with our navigation. Line 1 ran north to south to Jagalchi Market and close to the Gamcheon Village while Line 2 ran east west getting us to Haeundae beach and Centum Mall. All stations were very clean.
Written June 22, 2019
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Luca Lo Iacono
Rome, Italy157 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Clean, high speed internet, lockers, 24/7 convenience stores everywhere.
And it connects you pretty much everywhere to the city, I stayed at Kyungsung-de for a month and it couldn't be any better.
BEWARE: if you're 190cm or taller get used to bow prior boarding, I'm 195 and constantly smashing my forehead while getting on the metro.
And it connects you pretty much everywhere to the city, I stayed at Kyungsung-de for a month and it couldn't be any better.
BEWARE: if you're 190cm or taller get used to bow prior boarding, I'm 195 and constantly smashing my forehead while getting on the metro.
Written March 25, 2019
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FiendsOnly
Moscow, Russia136 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
1) In most cases people trevel to Busan after Seoul or Incheon. If you are going to use metro more than once use T-money card — it's universal transportation card in Korea. You can get it in a vending machine in the Incheon airport. Put money on a card and pay for metro on entrance.
2) Generally you can return any ticket and get refund! Don't drop even used single ride ticket. Use deposit refund machines that are usually situated near vending machines. But in Busan I haven't seen them (but I think they exist). In any cases, you can drop your T-card on your way back to Incheon.
3) Sometimes using metro is not the quickest way to get to. Prepare for 1-1,5 hour trips in Busan metro and don't be late to your train!
4) Platforms and tunnels are often very long. You may walk 150 m just to interchange from line to line on one station.
5) Watch for special stickers on seats for pregnant women. )
6) WC in a stations.
7) Elevators.
2) Generally you can return any ticket and get refund! Don't drop even used single ride ticket. Use deposit refund machines that are usually situated near vending machines. But in Busan I haven't seen them (but I think they exist). In any cases, you can drop your T-card on your way back to Incheon.
3) Sometimes using metro is not the quickest way to get to. Prepare for 1-1,5 hour trips in Busan metro and don't be late to your train!
4) Platforms and tunnels are often very long. You may walk 150 m just to interchange from line to line on one station.
5) Watch for special stickers on seats for pregnant women. )
6) WC in a stations.
7) Elevators.
Written April 5, 2017
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,697 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We travelled extensively on the Busan Metro visiting many places and sights. We bought a day pass for KRW 4,500/pax, which allowed us unlimited travel on any metro train for the day. The pass is not valid on the Busan-Gimhae LRT to the airport. We also purchased a T-Money card with preloaded value for use on buses and at times when we do not have an all day pass for the train. There were very few occasions when we had to take the bus to visit some tourist attraction as most places are reachable by using the trains coupled with a short walk. There are only 4 lines on the metro and with the help of a map or google, it is very simple to navigate our way around. The metro is regular, prompt and efficient and we saved a lot with our unlimited travel day pass.
Written September 6, 2017
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Eeva
Espoo, Finland
Hi,
Are there lifts in Busan metro (for taking the bike into the train?) in these stations:
HADAN
SEOMYEON (for changing from orange line to green line)
HAEUNDAE
Thank you
Written May 2, 2024
Mayel B
Makati, Philippines
Are small folding bikes allowed inside the:
1. Metro/train?
2. Bus?
Written September 7, 2016
If Im not mistaken Metro/train is allowed to bring folded bikes as the trains bit spacey.. if at Seoul many bikers bring their bikes (not even folded)
p/s: sorry for bad grammar
Written September 30, 2016
how far from the International Cruise terminal is the station.
how long does it take to get into Soul
Written February 17, 2016
Regular international ferry docks at International Passenger Terminal near Busan station. It depends on your cruise for where the ship docks at. Some docks at Yeongdo, others at international passenger terminal (mainly pier #4).
Written August 15, 2016
What is the station called at the International Cruise Terminal?
Written February 1, 2016
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