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Train to Busan (Busanhaeng) & the KR Pass: Traveling Korea Made Easy

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — The movie “Train to Busan,” which was released in 156 countries worldwide, is known in Korean hanja as “Busanhaeng.” Many viewers may have noticed that most of the film’s scenes take place near the KTX (Korea Train Express) trains and stations, such as Seoul Station and Daejeon Station...

By MOOK Scenic Family Editorial Department, compiled and reported by Vico

 
The movie “Train to Busan” has been widely discussed around the globe, with its focus on train and station scenes drawing particular attention. (Image source / Busanhaeng)
 

The Korean film “Train to Busan” has sparked intense discussion, and its concentration of scenes on trains and in stations has also garnered notice. (Image source / Busanhaeng)

The KORAIL Pass (Korea Rail Pass) is a train pass available for foreign tourists traveling in Korea. Travelers can choose different durations of use (1, 3, 5, or 7 days) based on their trip length, and within the designated period, they can ride the KTX and other regular trains as well as five types of special tourist trains an unlimited number of times. 

 
Travelers can order online—Let’s Korail’s website also offers a Traditional Chinese interface. After ordering online, you can exchange your voucher at a designated location, or purchase the pass directly upon arrival in Korea at specified locations. The KR Pass is generally divided into two types: Continuous and Select. The various applicable conditions are as follows. The Select Pass is further divided into 2-day and 4-day options, allowing travelers to freely choose usage dates (2 or 4 days) within 10 days after exchanging the pass, and specify the usage dates at any train station by presenting the KR Pass.
 

KR PASS. (Image source / Korail)

The price of the KORAIL PASS varies depending on the user’s age and the number of days of use. Passengers aged 13–25 can use the Youth/Student PASS, while those aged 26 and above are eligible for the standard Adult PASS.

 

The Gyeongbu High-Speed Line connects Seoul and Busan, two of Korea’s most popular travel destinations. (Image source / Korail)

KORAIL PASS (voucher) exchange service locations:

Incheon International Airport Information Center: 09:00–21:30 (year-round)
Seoul Station: 05:00–24:00 (year-round)
Busan Station: 05:00–24:00 (year-round)
 
【Info】
The Train to Busan scenes were filmed on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line
The journey from Seoul to Busan takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, with ticket prices around NT$1,650.

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