KST
The train service in Korea is provided and operated by the Korea National Railroad (http://www.korail.com/). Tourists can use this fast, safe and reliable service at very reasonable prices. Trains operate on time, and there is no risk of delays or traffic jams as when traveling by automobile, so you can get to your destination on time at any time of the year. There are three kinds of trains being operated: the Korea Train Express, the Super-Express Saemaeul-ho and Express Mugunghwa-ho. It’s not easy to purchase tickets during the weekends or holidays unless you buy in advance. Tickets can be purchased at station windows or travel agencies.
Korea Train Express (KTX)With the opening of the express rail system in April, 2004, Korea has joined France, Japan, Germany, and Spain in offering super high-speed train travel. The initiation of express rail service, with trains operating at speeds up to 300 km per hour, is bringing enormous changes to the lives of Koreans by enabling them to reach anywhere in the country within two hours. It will also have a huge influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of the country for the next generation.
Source : http://www.korail.com/
KTX Routes
Daejeon Station
Located in Jeong-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, Daejeon Station was opened on January 1, 1905, when the railway opened between Seoul and Busan, linking the country from the capital to the 2nd largest city located in the southeast of Korea.
On January 14, 1914, Honam-seon (railway linking South Cheolla and North Cheolla areas) opened between Daejeon and Mokpo, a major city southwest of the country.
Since then, Daejeon has served as a hub of transportation, connecting the country from the north to the south.
On January 14, 1914, Honam-seon (railway linking South Cheolla and North Cheolla areas) opened between Daejeon and Mokpo, a major city southwest of the country.
Since then, Daejeon has served as a hub of transportation, connecting the country from the north to the south.
Daejeon Station has expanded with the completion of the new station building in September 2003, which serves the bullet train between Seoul and Busan. With the bullet train, it takes only 50 minutes from Seoul to Daejeon and 2 hours and 35 minutes from Seoul to Busan. The bullet train’s operation makes the country closer, and balances development across the country.
Website : http://www.korail.com
Tel : 1588-7788
Tel : 1588-7788
※ North-bound Line Intermediate Points : Cheonan·Asan ⇒ Gwangmyeong ⇒ Yongsan ⇒ Seoul (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points : Dong-Daegu ⇒ Miryang ⇒ Gupo ⇒ Busan (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points : Dong-Daegu ⇒ Miryang ⇒ Gupo ⇒ Busan (End point)
Seodaejeon Station
Located at 74 Oryu-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, the station began to operate in 1914 when the railway between Daejeon and Mokpo opened. For travel to Jeolla-do (provinces southwest of the country) you have to take trains departing from here and not from Daejeon Station.
※ North-bound Line Intermediate Points: Cheonan·Asan ⇒ Gwangmyeong ⇒ Yongsan ⇒ Seoul (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points: Nonsan ⇒ Iksan ⇒ Gimjae ⇒ Jeongeup ⇒ Gwangju ⇒ Naju ⇒ Mokpo (End point)
※ South-bound Line Intermediate Points: Nonsan ⇒ Iksan ⇒ Gimjae ⇒ Jeongeup ⇒ Gwangju ⇒ Naju ⇒ Mokpo (End point)
