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How do you pay for transport in South Korea?

It can be quite a hassle to purchase a ticket or pay with cash each and every time you use public transportation during your trip. For convenience, try using a Korean transportation card (NAMANE Card, Tmoney Card, Cashbee Card)! These are chargeable prepaid cards that do not require an account.



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There are two primary ways to pay for your train ticket – by cash or the T-Money Card.
  1. “Cash” means you'll need to purchase single-journey tickets for every train ride that you take. ...
  2. PLUS: the T-Money Card can also be used for other transportation services, such as buses and cabs. ...
  3. Here's how to reload your card:


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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Seoul Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Seoul. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date.

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All taxis in Seoul accept credit, debit and cash payments, as well as Tmoney cards. Food, drink and smoking are prohibited during your taxi transfer.

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Cities like Seoul and Busan have passes that operate on subways or trains. Subway systems are the most efficient and easiest way to get around the large cities. Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon each have their own systems. Taxis in South Korea are safe, clean, and relatively inexpensive.

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You can purchase a card on the NAMANE app or at a NAMANE kiosk installed at major locations nationwide including Incheon Airport, Myeong-dong, and Seoul Station. You can also check the card balance in real time and conveniently charge it on the app.

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KOREA TOUR CARDMust-Have Item for Korea Travel As transportation and travel card exclusively for foreign visitors, KOREA TOUR CARD enables more convenient access to the means of the Korean transportation such as subways, buses, and taxies.

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All means of public transportation accept cash, credit cards, or transportation cards (T-Money, NAMANE Card, etc.) that you can purchase at the airport. ? AREX connecting Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station - Airport Railroad Co., Ltd. ?

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Tipping in bars and restaurants is not expected in South Korea, unlike in most countries in Europe and in the United States. The general rule is the service should be exceptional at all times, and with no expectation of extra pay. Tipping in South Korea can be considered rude and frowned upon.

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Taxis are abundant and scandalously cheap compared to other world capitals, with the meter starting at 2,200 won and fares rarely exceeding 10,000 won for standard hops.

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All major credit cards are accepted in South Korea, but if you're venturing into the rural areas or would like to dine at smaller restaurants, it is best to still have some cash on you.

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Train (AREX) Express Trains depart every 20 to 40 minutes from Incheon Int'l Airport and take approximately 40 minutes. All Stop Trains leave every 5 to 10 minutes and take just under 60 minutes to get to Seoul Station. The Express Train costs KRW 9,500 each way, while the All Stop Train is KRW 4,150 - 4,750.

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Well we would like to recommend the must-have application used by everyone in Korea: Kakao Taxi. This app supports English and it got an intuitive interface. You don't have to speak a single word to the taxi driver about where you wish to go and spending time to understand each other.

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