ktx 정기권 가격Issuance of ktx commuter passes, up to 60% discount
How much is the Seoul Busan ktx fare? Direct 59800 won round trip 119600 won. Frequent business trips to specific areas such as freelancers or sales jobs, weekend couples, or many cases outside the area where they live for various reasons.
There is a saying that time is money, but it takes about 4-5 hours by express bus from Seoul to Busan, and about 3 hours and 30 minutes by express bus from Seoul to Gwangju. So to save time, if you use the high-speed train ktx, it takes about 2 hours one way.
However, it is burdensome due to the high price, but if you use a commuter pass, you can use it at a discount of up to 60%. A commuter pass is a ticket that is used for a set period of time.
So today, we are going to find out how to issue ktx commuter passes and price information. Commuter pass types are divided into two categories: youth and general public.
1. Commuter pass discount usage information
Commuter passes are divided into three types: 10-day, 20-day, and 1-month round-trip tickets. All three types have a 60% discount, and for the general public, 10-day, 20-day 45%, and 1-month 50% discounts are applied.
If you purchase a ktx commuter pass, you can ride all of the lower trains itx-Cheongchun, itx-Saemaeul, Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa, excluding the ktx high-speed line. As for seats, you can use standing seats on the Mugunghwa train and unreserved seats on the rest.
Commuter Passes can only be used on weekdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. The calculation of the number of days of use excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and the number of times of use is twice a day.
2. Issuance of ktx commuter pass
Commuter pass issuance is possible through the website or the KORAIL app. If you are a member, it is easy to use as it is linked with the Korail application. First of all, you can easily find periodic ticket issuance in the ticket section of the Korail website. It is convenient to log in after registering as a member.
The issuance method is very simple. After setting the usage start date, ticket period, train type, direct and transfer, departure and arrival stations, click Search.
As an example, a 10-day round-trip ticket, direct to Seoul and Busan, I checked all types of trains, and ktx direct 406,000 won, via Suwon 331,800 won, via Gupo 366,800 won. Sub-train Saemaeul and Mugunghwa commuter tickets are priced very cheaply compared to ktx.
There is a difference in fares depending on the direct route and the transit area. As for the issuance method, if you click Reservation under Reservation, the issuance method selection will appear. For issuance of smart tickets, there is issuance of smart phone Korail Talk and issuance of MMS mobile phone text messages for those who do not use smartphones.
Lastly, if you choose a credit card or account transfer payment method and make payment, you can use the pass from the set date. After issuing a smart ticket, you can log in to Korail Talk to check your ticket. If you cannot search, update the Korail Talk application to the latest version and check.
Above, we looked at the ktx commuter pass issuance method and price information. It’s a little disappointing that I can’t use it on weekends or holidays, but if you travel frequently for business, you can get enough benefits with a 45% to 60% discount.
Also, among those who live in the metropolitan area and are close to ktx station, those who commute from the Gyeonggi-do area to Seoul can use it inexpensively.
