KTX Departure Stations 2026: Seoul Area Booking Guide ===================================================== Choose between Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, and Gwangmyeong Station by comparing trains to your destination and how you will get to each station. This guide covers booking with Korail+ after the 2026 integration, announced fares, and what to check for each facility. - Have your travel date, arrival station, number of passengers, and payment method ready. - Search Korail+ separately with Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, and Gwangmyeong Station as your departure station. - Compare train fares and total travel time using the same seat options. - Check the parking lot you plan to use, transfer routes, and station facilities you need. - After payment, double-check the departure station, date, and train number on your ticket. Choose your KTX departure station based on both the trains serving your destination and how you will get to the station. Set your date, arrival station, and number of passengers, then search in Korail+. Compare fares and arrival times from Seoul, Yongsan, and Gwangmyeong stations before paying. The fare figures reflect the reductions announced by Korail effective September 1, 2026. Choosing a KTX Departure Station and Booking Once you have chosen your travel date and arrival station, you can compare trains from each departure station. If you qualify for a discount, check its conditions first. Follow the search screen guidance on booking windows and payment deadlines. (Confirmed: booking available from 2 months before departure, effective October 1, 2026 · Source: korea.kr · As of 2026-10-01 · Checked 2026-11-09) Choose your travel date, arrival station, and the number and ages of passengers. Have your payment method ready. Search in Korail+, changing the departure station to Seoul, Yongsan, and Gwangmyeong. If Suseo Station is convenient to reach, check departures from Suseo as well. Compare fares for the same date and seat class. Check departure and arrival times and whether transfers are required. Check transport to the station and any facilities you need. If you are driving, include parking fees in your comparison. Select your train and seat, then follow the instructions to pay. Double-check the departure station, date, and train number on your issued ticket. The official booking channels are Korail+ and the Korail ticket booking website. To book online, start at Korail Ticket Booking. If you have trouble accessing the site, contact the Railway Customer Center at 1588-7788. Booking Changes After the 2026 Integration From September 1, 2026, KTX and SRT operate together under KTX. This change follows the organizational integration of Korail and SR. The former SRT trains have also been renamed KTX-Sancheon. The integrated Korail+ app launched on August 3, 2026. You can book in the same app regardless of whether you depart from Seoul, Yongsan, Suseo, or another station. The background to the app integration is explained in Korail's August 31 announcement. You can include Suseo Station when comparing departure stations. Member mileage benefits also apply to high-speed trains departing from or arriving at Suseo. However, even when trains appear in the same app, check your ticket to confirm your actual boarding station. Comparing Routes from Seoul, Yongsan, and Gwangmyeong Stations Choose your departure station based on actual search results for your destination, rather than the routes commonly associated with each station. Honam and Jeolla Line KTX trains also depart from Seoul Station. You do not need to search only Yongsan Station simply because you are heading toward Honam. Departure station Confirmed route information When to choose this station Additional checks Seoul Station The 2026 service expansion announcement includes the Gyeongbu, Gyeongjeon, Donghae, Honam, and Jeolla lines When access to Seoul Station and the trains serving your destination suit your trip Intermediate stops and arrival time for your selected train Yongsan Station The Yongsan to Gwangju-Songjeong fare example confirms Honam Line departures When departure times for Gwangju-Songjeong and access to Yongsan Station suit your trip Search by date for other destinations and Gyeongbu Line trains Gwangmyeong Station A stop on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway When the station is convenient to reach by bus, car, or other transport Trains stopping there and service frequency for each destination, including the Honam and Jeolla lines Suseo Station A KTX departure and arrival station after integration When Suseo Station is easier to reach than other stations Trains serving your destination and seat conditions The Seoul Station service expansion also included Jungang Line KTX-Eum services between Seoul and Bujeon. Although both are in the Busan area, Busan Station and Bujeon Station are different arrival stations. Choose the station that suits your destination address. The latest number of stops at Gwangmyeong Station by route is not confirmed here. Current Gyeongbu Line services from Yongsan Station also require a search by date. Do not assume that an unconfirmed route has no service. How to Check Timetables and Route Maps Check timetables using your travel date and train number. Route maps show how the rail network connects. You must use the booking search to check individual trains' stops and available seats. Enter your departure station, arrival station, and travel date in Korail+. Check your preferred train's departure and arrival times and intermediate stops. If you need the full timetable, use Korail's train timetable menu. Also check the effective date shown in the file. The full materials are available at Korail Train Timetables and Route Maps. Daily departures from individual stations must be distinguished from the total number of integrated services. The figure labeled “Seoul” in the announcement cannot be assumed to refer to Seoul Station alone. KTX Fares and Discounts After Integration Korail reduced KTX fares by an average of 10% with the integration. This does not mean the same reduction rate applied to every route. The amounts below are examples of base fares after the September 1, 2026 reduction. Route Announced fare before reduction Announced fare after reduction Difference calculated from the two amounts Seoul to Busan 59,800 won 54,400 won 5,400 won Yongsan to Gwangju-Songjeong 46,800 won 42,000 won 4,800 won Korail's August 5, 2026 announcement did not specify the seat class. It also did not specify age conditions. These amounts therefore cannot be assumed to be adult standard-class fares. The amount you actually pay varies by train, date, and discount. Check Korail+ for first-class fares and fares on other routes. The amounts in the table are based on Korail's integrated operations announcement. Mileage Points and Conventional Train Transfer Discounts Railway members earn 5% as mileage points on the amount actually paid for KTX tickets. This also applies to KTX trains departing from or arriving at Suseo. Check the conditions on the payment screen. When you purchase connecting KTX and conventional train tickets together, the conventional train fare is discounted by 30%. The discount applies to the conventional train segment. Do not calculate it by subtracting 30% from the full KTX fare. Both benefits are explained in Korail's September 18 service guide. Example Fare Difference Calculation The difference between the announced Seoul to Busan fares before and after the reduction is 5,400 won one way. The calculation is 59,800 won - 54,400 won = 5,400 won. If the same amounts apply to each leg of a round trip, the difference is 10,800 won. This calculation is an example showing the difference between the two announced fares. It does not represent the actual savings from a discounted ticket product. It also cannot be used to calculate how much cheaper a departure from Gwangmyeong would be. Comparing Station Facilities and Connecting Transport Check both the location and operating hours of any station services you need. Even within the same station, you must travel between metro and KTX platforms. If you have a lot of luggage, check elevator routes before departure. Item Seoul Station Yongsan Station Gwangmyeong Station Transport access Connections to Line 1, Line 4, the Airport Railroad, and other services Consider access via Line 1 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line Consider metro services to Gwangmyeong, buses, or access by car Airport travel Airport Railroad available Check routes for transferring to the Airport Railroad Airport buses to Incheon Airport, including 6770 Confirmed information facilities Travel Center in the 2nd-floor concourse Check Korail's station guide for the facilities you need City Airport Terminal and tourist information center Parking Check fees for the parking lot you use Check fees for the parking lot you use Check fees for each parking lot, A~D Lockers, nursing rooms, and rental cars Check locations and availability Check locations and availability Check locations and availability Seoul Station Airport Railroad and GTX-A You can transfer from the Airport Railroad to KTX at Seoul Station. The Airport Railroad Express Train requires a separate ticket. For differences from the All Stop Train, see the AREX All Stop Train guide. If you plan to use GTX-A, first check the operator's current service sections. Do not assume it connects to Seoul Station based only on a planned route map. Allow separate time to reach the KTX platform. Seoul Station's Travel Center is in the 2nd-floor concourse. Its operating hours were 09:00~18:00 as reported on October 23, 2025. It was described at the time as open year-round. Its ticketing and travel information services for international visitors are confirmed in the Travel Center opening announcement. Gwangmyeong Station City Airport Terminal and Airport Buses The Gwangmyeong Station City Airport Terminal provides check-in and baggage drop services. It reopened on December 16, 2024. Its operating hours were 06:30~17:00 as reported on June 16, 2025. At the time, 6 airlines, including Korean Air, operated there. Check currently eligible flights and check-in deadlines before departure. Do not assume past operating hours are still current. The reference is the announcement extending City Airport Terminal operating hours. Bus 6770 is an airport bus connecting Gwangmyeong Station and Incheon Airport. Assigned seating was introduced for services from November 1, 2024. The introduction date is given in the airport bus seat assignment notice. The service frequency reported in October 2024 was current at the time of reporting. Check current fares and timetables in Korail+ or with the customer center. Choose your bus and KTX services together to meet your flight's check-in deadline. Checking Parking and Amenities Parking fees at Gwangmyeong Station differ between parking lots A~D. Do not assume another parking lot's discount conditions apply. For the parking lot locations, see Gwangmyeong City's KTX Gwangmyeong Station guide. Korail+ offers advance payment of station parking fees. Check in the app whether your intended parking lot supports this feature. Advance payment availability and parking discounts must be checked separately. For parking, check the base fee, additional fees, daily rate, and discount conditions. For luggage lockers, check their locations and the size of luggage they can hold. For nursing rooms, check locations and available hours. For rental cars, check the branch location and vehicle pickup and return times. Comparing Total Cost and Travel Time from Home to Your Destination Compare departure stations by adding the cost of getting to the station and parking fees to the KTX fare. Time spent on the train alone does not give a reliable picture of the full journey. Travel to the station and waiting time are also part of your itinerary. Comparison item What to include Where to check Total transport cost Amount paid for KTX, round-trip transport to the station, parking fees Korail+, transport operators, parking information Total travel time Home to station, movement within the station, waiting, train journey, travel after arrival Transport timetables and station guides Luggage handling Number of transfers, stair and elevator routes, locker use Station facility guides Whether you can get home Transport available after your returning KTX arrives Last-service timetables for your return date If you are traveling to Busan, search Seoul Station and Gwangmyeong Station under the same conditions. If the fare from Gwangmyeong is shown as lower, add the cost of reaching it before comparing. Also decide whether you will use the same station on your return. For Gwangju-Songjeong, you can first compare departures from Yongsan and Seoul stations. Include Gwangmyeong Station as an option after checking which trains stop there on your travel date. Choose the station that suits your timing and total budget. Common Booking Mistakes Do not apply the average fare reduction or the total number of integrated services to an individual ticket. Each announced figure has its own scope. Check the actual ticket conditions for your selected train. Common misinterpretation What to check An average 10% reduction means every ticket is exactly 10% cheaper Announced fares by route and the actual amount payable All services counted under “Seoul” in the announcement depart from Seoul Station The scope of the count and station-specific timetables Only Gyeongbu Line-related services are available from Seoul Station Destination searches that also include the Honam and Jeolla lines Every train on the same route stops at Gwangmyeong Station Stops for your selected train number The mileage earning rate reduces the amount you pay now by the same percentage The distinction between an immediate discount and earned rewards Fares automatically return to previous levels 3 years after integration Korail's fare change notices Korail addressed claims about fares returning to previous levels on August 7, 2026. The 3 years is the minimum mandatory maintenance period set by the Fair Trade Commission. It does not mean a decision has been made to restore previous fares or reduce mileage benefits. No decision has been made to restore previous fares or reduce mileage benefits once 3 years have passed since high-speed rail integration. The quoted document is Korail's “Integrated KTX Fares” press reference material. Official Channels to Check Before Booking Check current seat availability and the amount payable in Korail+. If figures from an announcement differ from actual booking conditions, check the booking screen. Contact the Railway Customer Center about anything that is difficult to determine from the screen alone. What to check Official channel Train times, available seats, fares, and discounts Korail+, korail.com Full timetables and route maps Korea Railroad Corporation website > Main Business > Passenger Transport > Train Timetables and Route Maps Station facilities, airport buses, and booking inquiries Railway Customer Center 1588-7788 Airport Railroad services and tickets AREX website Current GTX-A service sections and transfer information GTX-A operator's website Tourist information around Gwangmyeong Station KTX Gwangmyeong Station Tourist Information Center 02-898-9053 FAQ Q. Can I also take KTX trains on the Honam and Jeolla lines from Seoul Station? A. KTX trains on the Honam and Jeolla lines also depart from Seoul Station. This is included in Korail's August 5, 2026 announcement of additional services. Search for services using your desired destination station and travel date. Q. Do KTX trains to Busan depart from Yongsan Station? A. For current services, search for Yongsan to Busan by date on Korail+. This article has not confirmed Gyeongbu Line services from Yongsan Station following the 2026 integration. Q. Do KTX trains on the Honam and Jeolla lines stop at Gwangmyeong Station? A. This article could not verify the latest stopping schedules following the integration. Enter Gwangmyeong Station and your desired destination station on Korail+ to check which trains stop there. Do not assume there is no service simply because it has not been verified. Q. Is it cheaper to board at Seoul Station or Gwangmyeong Station? A. You need to check fares for the same destination and seat conditions. Include round-trip transportation costs to the station and parking fees in your comparison. The difference in total cost by departure station depends on your travel arrangements. Q. What is the Seoul to Busan fare after the integration? A. The base fare announced by Korail following the September 1, 2026 reduction is 54,400 won. The announcement did not specify seat class or age criteria. Check the actual fare for your train, date, and discounts. Q. What is the Yongsan to Gwangju-Songjeong fare? A. The base fare announced by Korail following the September 1, 2026 reduction is 42,000 won. The announcement did not specify seat class or age criteria. Check the amount you will pay on Korail+. Q. Where can I book trains departing from Suseo after the 2026 integration? A. You can search for and book KTX trains departing from Suseo on Korail+. You can also compare high-speed trains from other departure stations, such as Seoul and Yongsan, in the same app. Q. Does the 30% transfer discount for conventional trains also apply to KTX? A. The 30% transfer discount applies to the conventional train fare. Check the eligibility conditions when purchasing connecting KTX and conventional train tickets together. It does not take 30% off the entire KTX fare. Q. Are parking fees the same at all Gwangmyeong Station parking lots? A. Gwangmyeong Station parking lots A~D have different rates. Check the rates and discount conditions for the parking lot you plan to use. You also need to check separately whether advance parking payment through Korail+ is supported. Q. What are the operating hours of the Gwangmyeong Station City Airport Terminal? A. As reported on June 16, 2025, the operating hours were 06:30~17:00. Check the current hours and eligible flights again before departure. You also need to check the check-in deadline for your flight. Q. Does airport bus 6770 at Gwangmyeong Station have assigned seating? A. Korail introduced assigned seating for services starting November 1, 2024. Check the current booking methods, fares, and timetable on Korail+ or with the Railway Customer Center. Q. Will KTX fares return to their original levels 3 years after the integration? A. On August 7, 2026, Korail stated that no decision had been made to restore the previous fares. The 3 years are the minimum mandatory period set by the Korea Fair Trade Commission for maintaining the fares. This does not indicate an automatic fare increase date. Q. Where can I check the locations of storage lockers and nursing rooms at each station? A. Check with a Korail station information desk or the Railway Customer Center at 1588-7788. Ask specifically where the facilities you need are located and whether they are operating. 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