Transportation guides

  • Collection of colorful cartoon cards featuring different cute characters, each with unique names like MUZI, NEKO, APACHI, JAY-G, FRODO, and others, set against vibrant backgrounds.

    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.

  • Detailed map of the Seoul Metro subway system showing various colored lines and station names.

    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.

  • A train with silver and blue colors on a railway track under a cloudy sky, with electrical wires and signal lights.

    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

Kakao T

A transportation app for booking taxis and other mobility services

Kakao T

Shuttle

An English-friendly food delivery app for foreigners in Korea

Shuttle

An app for subway routes, schedules, and station information

Seoul Metro

Cartoon character riding a scooter with a 'BAE MIN' sign, wearing glasses, and a helmet, with city skyline background and large 'BAEMIN' logo below.

Korea’s most popular food delivery app

Baemin

Logo with two overlapping circles, one green and one dark gray, above the Korean text '서울자전거' and the English text 'SEOUL BIKE 따릉이'.

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

Seoul Bike ddareungi

Public transit card with icons of a train, bus, and car, along with an NFC symbol for contactless payment.

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

BucaCheck