Transportation guides

  • Transportation Cards

    If you’re heading to South Korea (especially around Seoul, Busan or Incheon), you’ll likely encounter various travel cards/transportation cards. In this article I compare three popular options: WOWPASS, T‑money Card, and the Climate Card.

  • Seoul Subway Lines

    Discover everything you need to know about the Seoul Subway Lines.
    From Line 1 to Line 9, fares, transfers, and travel tips. Navigate Seoul’s metro like a local with this detailed guide.

  • Why Korea’s Public Transportation Is Among the Best in the World

    One of the first things that surprises visitors to South Korea is how insanely efficient, clean, and affordable the public transportation system is.

Useful Apps

A navigation app with detailed maps, directions, and public transit information

Naver Maps

A map app for finding routes, places, and nearby services

Kakao Maps

A transportation app for booking taxis and other mobility services

Kakao T

An English-friendly food delivery app for foreigners in Korea

Shuttle

An app for subway routes, schedules, and station information

Seoul Metro

Korea’s most popular food delivery app

Baemin

Seoul’s public bike-sharing app for renting bicycles around the city

Seoul Bike ddareungi

An app for checking your T-money card balance and transaction history

BucaCheck