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Verified facts: Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation)
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booking.methodA valid passport and credit card are required to purchase a KORAIL PASS
pass: korail_pass
www.korail.com
booking.methodTickets can be bought via the KORAIL website, the KORAIL Talk mobile app, ticket vending machines, or at train stations (not available at subway stations)
product: ktx_ticket
www.korail.com
contact.phone+82-1599-7777
hours: 08:00-20:00 · scope: call_center
www.korail.com
contact.phone+82-1599-7777
scope: customer_service_center
www.korail.com
custom.first_class_surchargeKORAIL PASS holders are charged 50% of the first-class seat price for the respective route
seat_class: first_class
www.korail.com
custom.illegal_use_penaltyUsing the KORAIL PASS illegally, contrary to its legitimate purpose, results in the standard fare plus an additional penalty of 10 to 30 times the standard fare
product: korail_pass
www.korail.com
custom.korail_pass_scopeThe KORAIL PASS does not cover SRT trains, the metropolitan (subway) railway, or temporary tourist trainswww.korail.com
custom.lost_ticket_policyA lost ticket cannot be used to remain on the train, change the journey, or get a refund; if the purchase can be confirmed by credit card, a new ticket can be re-issued upon paying the required fareswww.korail.com
custom.policy_limitThe 2-day Select pass lets you choose 2 to 5 travel days within a 10-day window from the pass start date; all pass holders must select their departure date within 10 days of the pass's starting date
product: korail_pass
www.korail.com
custom.seat_reservation_timingSeat reservations become available one month before the departure date; up to two tickets per person can be selected per day
pass: korail_pass
www.korail.com
custom.standing_room_fallbackIf reserved seats are sold out, a KORAIL PASS holder may still board on a standing seat with a valid pass and passport
pass: korail_pass
www.korail.com
custom.ticket_purchase_windowTickets can be bought from 07:00 one month before the desired departure date up to 20 minutes before departure on the website; the cutoff is 10 minutes before departure at vending machines, and departure time itself at train stationswww.korail.com
eligibility.ageAdult fare from age 13; child fare for ages 6-12; one child under 6 travels free per accompanying adult
pass: korail_pass
www.korail.com
eligibility.nationalityAvailable to any foreigner visiting Korea; unavailable to persons with Korean nationality
pass: korail_pass
www.korail.com
eligibility.nationalityAny foreigner visiting Korea can use the KORAIL PASS; it is unavailable to persons with Korean nationality
product: korail_pass
www.korail.com
fare.adult.krw₩234,000
pass_type: 4_day_select
www.korail.com
fare.adult.krw₩275,000
pass_type: 5_day_select
www.korail.com
fare.adult.krw₩131,000
pass_type: 2_day_select
www.korail.com
fare.adult.krw₩186,000
pass_type: 3_day_select
www.korail.com
fare.child.krw₩66,000
pass_type: 2_day_select
www.korail.com
payment.methodsCredit card
product: ktx_ticket
www.korail.com
refund.policyRefunds on a KORAIL PASS are only available before the pass’s starting date; unavailable afterward
product: korail_pass
www.korail.com
refund.policyA ticket refund must be requested from the MY TICKET menu on the KORAIL website before the train’s departure time; after departure it must be requested at the train station counter; no refund is possible after the train’s arrival time
product: ktx_ticket
www.korail.com

Sources

  1. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/ticketTypes/korailpass
  2. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/passengerGuide/ticketTypes/tickets
  3. https://www.korail.com/global/eng/korailpass/info