[KORAIL PASS] Korea KORAIL Pass Individual – KTX Unlimited Boarding Pass

1. Traveling from Seoul to Busan, use KTX, a high-speed train that connects every part of Korea, at an affordable price.
2. Get on the KTX at the correct schedule!
3. If you pre-designate your seat, you can get on without waiting in line at the station gate.

Purchase the KTX Pass, a Korean Express Train that travels from Seoul to Busan in two hours, and reserve your seats too!

KTX, the fastest train in Korea, is a popular transport for not only foreigners but to Koreans as well. From Seoul, ride more comfortably with a wider seat and more pleasantly than with a bus that takes 2 hours to Gangneung, 2.5 hours to Busan, and 3 hours to Yeosu! If you were hesitating to purchase because of the price, why don't you purchase this KR PASS and board unlimitedly within your schedule?  Select and purchase the Select Pass then book your desire seat to travel outside of Seoul without any problems!

• A special chance to use KTX, a Korean express train, at an affordable price!

• Don't miss the view of Korea observed from the railway.

• Select the perfect option for you based on your schedule!

• You can ride KTX unlimitedly within a certain period of time, and you can even designate up to two seats!

• For those who did not book the seat in advance, you can still make the booking at KTX station ticket booth on the day!

KR PASS Type

• This is a PASS that allows you to choose 2, 3, 4 or 5 days from the first date of commencement and ride KTX within 10 days.

• Recommended to : To those who didn't plan a specific trip.

• Example : (Based on 4 Days Pass) First ride on 2nd of Jan 2026 – 2nd ride on 4th of Jan – 3rd ride on 7th of Jan – Last ride on 11th of Jan.

• Notice : Valid within 10 days from the starting date of Duration. For those who have purchased the "Select Pass" already, you can not purchase once again during the period which is not pass 10 days from the first open date. Please try to purchase after 10 days from the open date.

• Age Information 

Adult: Ages 13 and above

Child: Ages 6–12

* One child under 6 years old may ride for free per one adult (age 13 or older).

How to use

1. Select the start date and complete the purchase.

2. Check email voucher. 

3. Enter the 16 digit reservation number provided in the PDF file on the Korail website, and then select your desired seat.

– https://www.korail.com/global/eng/myReservation

4. Present the KR PASS, Printed Seat Ticket, and Passport to the staff when coming around to check on the train. 

※ For those who did not make a reservation for the seating in advance, please make the reservation at the TRAVEL CENTER of KTX Station, not the ticket booth by presenting the KR PASS and passport on the day of the reservation.

[How to make the reservation for the seat]

1. Visit Korail Official Website. 

2. Insert the number on the voucher in the ‘KORAIL PASS NUMBER’ section then select ‘Inquiry’.

Select your desired usage date under ‘Starting date of duration,’ click ‘Save’ to save it, then click on ‘Seat Reservation.

※For customer who have purchased the ‘Select(fx) Pass Ticket’※

For customers to have purchased the ‘select (fx) Pass ticket’ must choose the desired date to choose the seats.

Select your chosen ticket from Reservation Information then select ‘Details’.

After selecting your desired travel date under ‘Date of Travel,’ click ‘Save’ to save it, then click on ‘Seat Reservation’.

After all the information is filled out, select ‘Inquiry’.

Select the schedule you want to make reservation and click ‘Seat Selection’.

Select the desired train car and seat number you want to make reservation and click ‘Apply Selection’.

After that, click ‘Reservation’ at the bottom right.

Check the reservation information and click ‘Next’.

After verifying the information, click ‘Check out’.

Ticket issuance has been completed.

※ For those who purchased ‘Select Pass’, for better use, recommended choosing the seats in advance.  

※ For those who did not choose your seats online, you can designate a seat at the TRAVEL CENTER of KTX Station.

Notice

※The KORAIL PASS can only be used by the person whose name is written on the pass. Selling or transferring the pass to a third party is illegal and will result in additional charges. 

If the KORAIL PASS is illegally used in a manner contrary to its legitimate purpose, standard fare plus an additional fare equivalent to 10 to 30 times the standard fare will be imposed.※

1. KR PASS is a ticket only for foreigners. Koreans (Korean Passport) are not allowed to use.

2. Seat reservations are also available at the Travel Center at each train station, but we recommend you to proceed online in advance due to the long waiting line. (Seat reservations are unavailable on the Automatic Ticket Machine/Kiosk in the station.)

3. The ‘Select Pass’ must be used within 10 days from the reserved date and will not be allowed to be used after the valid date.

4. Valid within 10 days from the reservation date (Date of the 1st Ride). For those who have purchased the ‘Select Pass’ already, you can not purchase once again during the period which is not passed 10 days from first open date. Please try to purchase after 10 days from open date. 

5. It must be used by the same person only. You will not be able to use it if the PASS name and the passport name are different. (selling nor lending to the third party is not permitted)

6. Unable to modify the information after reservation.

7. Must bring a valid Korail Pass (printed or mobile screen), Passport, and Printed seat ticket (If you reserve the seat)

* Screenshot of the seat ticket is not valid.

If the ticket is sold out, you can board a train as a standing ticket and bring the Korail Pass and a valid Passport. 

8. There is no compensation for the delay or canceled train.

9. Please check the remaining seat at your preferred time and destination. 

10. If you use illegally contrary to the effective use, you will be fined 10 to 30 times the normal fare.

11. Please note that during New Year’s Day  and Chuseok and before and after the date of those holidays, standing room and free seats may not be available to use. 

12. For further inquiries, please use the KORAIL real-time chat (click) / English KORAIL CS team (+82-1599-7777, 8am~8pm KST) or visit the Travel Center at each train station.

[Notice when making the KR PASS seat reservation]

1. Seat reservations can be made starting two months in advance, on the same calendar date as the scheduled boarding date.

(e.g. on October 14, tickets for boarding dates up to December 14 can be reserved. / Please note that the available reservation dates may vary depending on the number of days in each month, which ranges from 28 to 31.)

2. Reservations are not available during the public holiday and summer peak season. If you cannot reserve a seat, you are allowed to use KORAIL PASS as a standing or free seat.

3. Seat Reservation for the KR PASS can be made twice per day. If you use both reservations, you can travel without restrictions in standing room, provided you hold a valid KR PASS.

Korail Pass Plus

Korail Pass Plus is an integrated pass product exclusively for Korail Pass customers, allowing you to enjoy both KORAIL PASS and NAMANE Card benefits with a single card.

It reduces the inconvenience of carrying a separate Korail Pass and transportation card, seamlessly connecting services to match your travel flow.

* NAMANE Card : A prepaid rechargeable transportation card that can be used for nationwide buses and subways (transportation balance top-up), as well as for offline store payments (payment balance top-up).

For more details, please visit the official website. : https://korailpassplus.korailnetworks.com/?lang=en

[How to use]

STEP 1. Purchase Korail Pass Plus

After purchasing the KORAIL PASS, apply through the link below:

Apply here  >> https://korailpassplus.korailnetworks.com/?lang=en

– Price : 8,000 KRW

STEP 2. Receive QR Code

– After completing Korail Pass Plus payment, a QR code for picking up the product at the kiosk is issued 

* Check Kiosk Location : https://en.namanecard.com/namanekiosk-list

– Select KORAIL PASS+ menu at kiosk > Scan QR code received in STEP 2 and print card 

STEP 4. Top up NAMANE Card

– To use NAMANE Card, you need to top up the amount 

– Top up via kiosk or designated charging method, usable immediately after charging

STEP 5. Use NAMANE Card

– Use nationwide public transportation such as subways and buses

– Easily solve movement during travel

* Check Detailed Usage and Places : https://en.namanecard.com/?redirect=no

STEP 6. Refund Guide and Customer Inquiry

– Refund possible before product receipt at kiosk (STEP 3)

– Automatic refund if not picked up within 60 days after Korail Pass Plus payment

Refund Policy

• 100% refund if canceled by 17:00 (KST), 1 day(s) before travel date
• No refunds will be issued after the period specified above.
• No refund for same-day cancellations or no-shows.
In cases where the [Starting date of duration] have been changed, cancellations are permitted only up to 1 day prior to the final starting date as confirmed on Korail Website.

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