Mugunghwa (무궁화)

Mugunghwa is the cheapest train in korea and operated by Korail. we can travel around the country by spending a little money. even if it is so cheap, but is doesn’t mean that the service is poor. i took Mugunghwa many times to travel to Seoul and i felt so comfortable.

Mugunghwa is designed to have many standing people than the people who can sit. i had experienced about this situation. at that time, i tried to reserved by online, but all the seats already sold out. then, i just went to Seoul station an dbought ticket there. the ticket price only different about 2000 won for standing. moreover, even if i couldn’t sit, but i still can feel save during on the way back to Daejeon.

the toilet inside Mugunghwa is also clean and there is train cafe. in there we can buy some snacks and drink. the price isn’t too expensive, almost the same as in supermarket.

Mugunghwa has 13 lines:Gyeongbu Line (경부선)
Janghang Line (장항선)
Chungbuk Line (충북선)
Honam Line (호남선)
Jeolla Line (전라선)
Gwangju Line (광주선)
Gyeongbuk Line (경북선)
Daegu Line (대구선)
Gyeongchun Line (경춘선)
Jungang Line (중앙선)
Taebaek Line (태백선)
Yeongdong Line (영동선)
Donghae Nambu Line (동해남부선)

if you want to reserve train, want to know ticket price or just want to know the schedule of Mugunghwa , please click here

KTX

KTX,the fastest train in Korea, which is connect Seoul to Busan and Mokpo. it has a top speed of 350 km/h, limited to 300 km/h. this train is operated by Korail.

KTX has different concept from other train, we can see from inside the train. it looks like airplane and also the service is really nice. they put small television and also we can listen to the music or radio. however, the price is a little bit expensive but it is equal to the services.

KR PASS
this pass is only available for foreigners, by giving our passport, we can purchase this ticket.

how to get it?
1. we have to buy by online reservation or in travel agency
2. then, change the ticket in any station (preferable change in Seoul station, Yeong-Deung Po station. Sae-Jeon station, Eaat Dae-Gu station, Bu-San station, Kyung-Ju station, Kwang-Ju station, In-Cheon airport railroad information and etc.

how much the ticket? in Korean Won
clasification adult, child, 2-5 people, age: 13-25
3 days use 75,900, 38,000, 68,300, 60,700
5 days use 113,900, 57,000, 102,500, 91,100
7 days use 143,900, 72,000, 129,500, 115,100
10 days use 166,000, 83,000, 149,000, 132,800

for more information about KTX and if you want to book the ticket, please click here