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KORAIL Pass Cost and Which Trains It Covers

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CONNECT ON Inc. · How we verify · sources read SEP 9, 2026

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The short answer

Any traveller planning multiple long-distance train trips in Korea can weigh a KORAIL Pass against single tickets. The current price is 131,000 KRW for a 2-day Select pass and 275,000 KRW for a 5-day Select pass. Before buying, note the coverage limit: the pass does not cover SRT trains, the metropolitan subway, or temporary tourist trains, checked against the current Korail policy.

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What does the KORAIL Pass cost?

The current prices are ₩131,000 for the 2-day Select pass and ₩275,000 for the 5-day Select pass.

Which trains does the pass actually cover?

Coverage has real limits: The KORAIL PASS does not cover SRT trains, the metropolitan (subway) railway, or temporary tourist trains

What if I need to travel on a train the pass does not cover?

If your trip involves SRT, the Seoul metropolitan subway, or a temporary tourist train, budget for a separate ticket on top of the pass. None of those are included.

What if I need to travel on a train the pass does not cover?
PassPrice
2-day Select₩131,000
5-day Select₩275,000
KORAIL Pass Pricing and Which Trains It Covers. Age rule — korail pass (Adult fare from age 13; child fare for ages 6-12; one child under 6 travels free per accompanying adult). Who is eligible — korail pass (Available to any foreigner visiting Korea; unavailable to persons with Korean nationality). Refunds — korail pass (Refunds on a KORAIL PASS are only available before the pass’s starting date; unavailable afterward).
Generated from verified data, last verified 2026-09-12
KORAIL Pass Pricing and Which Trains It Covers. Adult fare — 5 day select: ₩275,000. Adult fare — 2 day select: ₩131,000. Child fare — 2 day select: ₩66,000.
Generated from verified data, last verified 2026-09-12

Questions people ask

Does the KORAIL Pass work on SRT trains?

No. The KORAIL PASS does not cover SRT trains, the metropolitan (subway) railway, or temporary tourist trains.

Sources

  1. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/ticketTypes/korailpass

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