| Bicycles in South Korea are fairly numerous, though not nearly as abundant compared with other Asian nations such as Japan
and Thailand for examples. Bicycles are being used more in the past few years, with new bicycle paths made in certain sidewalk areas.
There has been a shift from using bicycles on streets with regular traffic (as seen here) to more sidewalk use, such as in the other nation countries
as mentioned above. Keep safe and enjoy. There are also rental bikes available in
certain areas. Some are automatic, placed on bike holders. Pay, use the bicycle and return to the same place. |
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| Motor cycles and scooters are quite popular. A motor cycle licence
and possibly course maybe needed. At one time many ESL teachers from abroad would drive without these but it
is not recommended. More teachers today get a licence and insurance that will only help in case of accident. Drive very careful if using two wheels,
especially in busy city traffic. |
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| Personal vehicles dominate the streets and roads, horns sound often and traffic moves fast.
Traffic jams do occur in cities and especially freeways. If you drive here you may find a difference compare
to what you are used to. Many find it a bit stressful, even some locals and for them public transportation is used.
One local mentioned that he used his car only for family weekend trips. As in many cities throughout the world, a bus
or subway to work and drive your car on weekends is quite fine. A personal vehicle can certainly add to your weekend travel freedom,
or daily if preferred, or it may also have an opposite affect if you get stressed in extremely busy traffic. |
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| Traffic seen from street level. Some areas are busy for most of the day, and even well into late evening. |
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Inter city buses are abundant,with numerous scheduled trips between major cities, fairly inexpensive and comfortable. Buses traveling between cities usually stop along the freeway at designated rest areas that provide washrooms,
food and snacks, fuel and souvenirs.
Click here for more info. |
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| Buses are abundant, with excellent schedules throughout cities and country side, and fairly
inexpensive. Sometimes local buses maybe crowded and standing is part of the trip. |
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| Beetle and Kobee ferry operating between Busan, South Korea and Fukuoka, Japan, a three hour trip, costing approximately 200 000 won round-trip. You may also purchase hotel packages.
It makes for a great weekend getaway, or Japan visa run trip. |
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| Beetle and Kobee seating is inside only. Often a movie is played, washrooms and snack bar available. |
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| Metropolitan subway transit, or simply the subway, is excellent in
South Korea and located within most major cities. Subway trains arrive within minutes and are fairly inexpensive.
It is a convenient way to get around a South Korea city. |
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| The metropolitan subway transit can be busy, depending on the time and day traveling. |
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| Luxury taxi, usually black with spacious back seats. The interiors are nice as well as the price higher. |
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| Regular taxis are plentiful and convenient. The price is relatively cheap compared to western nations and certain other Asian nations such as Japan. Simply flag one over on the street, or call. You should know the name of the destination in Korean or
have a written translation to show the driver. |
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KTX fast train connects most major cities throughout South Korea. It has speed and comfort and again, like most transportation
in South Korea, is relatively inexpensive. A trip from Busan to Seoul takes approximately 2.5 hours.
There are washrooms and snack cart.
Click here for more info. |
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| Korea Rail, the older passenger train is slower and cheaper compared with the KTX. It is comfortable, and has washrooms. Another difference is a snack and coffee car, compared with only an aisle snack cart on the KTX.
These snack areas usually contain a massage chair as well. Korea rail connects most cities throughout South Korea. |
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Air travel, such as Korean Air, is excellent for international and domestic flights. First class friendly and professional service is top notch. A flight from Busan to Seoul is approximately 30 minutes or less.
The price is also not a great deal more than the KTX (Busan to Seoul).
Click here for more info.
Kangsan Travel is an
Excellent English speaking travel agency in South Korea. |
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