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City Bus
When traveling to cities in Korea, city buses that move along diverse, spider web-like routes are immensely helpful means of transportation for travelers. A big advantage of city buses is that they reach places that subways cannot go. If you wish to experience various corners of Korea, the answer is to travel by city bus. Scenes of streets viewed outside the windows on the way to the destination are another element of joy of a city bus trip.
【 Photo credit: “Seoul in My Hand” news article 】Riding a city bus
You can check city bus routes at bus stops and also use a map app for convenience. In most major cities, you will find digital bus stops where you can see real-time location and information of buses. In small- to medium-sized cities, however, buses may operate at longer intervals so it’s recommended to check the routes in advance using a map app.
With most buses in Korea, you get on through the front door, pay the fare and get off through the rear door. You can use cash but it is not recommended to use large bills and some buses in Seoul may not accept cash. If you use a Tmoney transportation card, you may receive a discount and also transfer to another bus for free. The city buses have bus bell by the window to signal the bus you’ll be getting off at the next stop. In Seoul, night buses operate late at night after the regular public transportation hours. Please note that night buses have the “N” mark attached to their route number.
Looking for more info?Visit the Transport Operation & Information Service website
Bus Transfer: Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1. How do I transfer between city buses for free?
A: Bus transfer fee is waived only if you pay using a Transportation Card such as the Tmoney card; the transfer fee exemption is not applied to cash payment. When you get on a bus, tap your transportation card on the terminal by the front door and, when you get off, tap the card on the terminal by the rear door. Free transfers are available not only between buses but also when using a subway after getting off a bus.
* Example of a transfer → Bus on Route A + Bus on Route B + Bus on Route C / Bus on Route A + Subway + Bus on Route B / Subway + Bus on Route A + Bus on Route B / Bus on Route A + Bus on Route B + SubwayQ2. Are all transfers free?
A: No, they are not. Free transfers are available only when tapping a terminal upon getting off a bus and then using another bus or a subway within 30 minutes (07:00-21:00) or an hour (21:00-07:00). If you get off a bus and then get on a bus of the same number, the free transfer will not be applied. Up to four free transfers are available (five rides).
* 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
* This page was last updated on September 11, 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here.
