{"content_id":"mwak9euknu","slug":"seoul-express-bus-terminal-booking-boarding-parking","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Booking and Boarding","summary":"Book Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line tickets from Seoul Express Bus Terminal on KOBUS under “Seoul Gyeongbu.” Check how to find the boarding area, subway exits, parking fees, mobile tickets, and change and cancellation conditions.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Under “Find Express Bus Times” on the left side of this site, select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point and your travel date.","Reserve a seat on the KOBUS website or the express bus mobile app.","From Express Bus Terminal Station, follow the signs for the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong lines to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.","Check your destination, departure time, and boarding platform on your ticket and the signs at the terminal.","Scan your ticket’s QR code at the bus’s E-PASS terminal and sit in your assigned seat."],"content_markdown":"For Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line services at Seoul Express Bus Terminal, book through KOBUS under “Seoul Gyeongbu.” Website bookings close **1 hour before departure**. With a mobile ticket ready, you can board without collecting a ticket at the counter. At the terminal, follow the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs to find your boarding platform.\n\nFares and conditions of use are based on official guidance checked on November 9, 2026.\n\n## Boarding steps for first-time passengers\n\nFollow the steps below, from checking the timetable to boarding. When booking, choose your travel date and arrival terminal. Have your payment method ready, too.\n\n1. Open “Find Express Bus Times” on the left side of this site. Select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point, your destination, and your travel date. Check the timetable and fares for that date.\n2. Book a ticket on the KOBUS website or the express bus mobile app. To buy a ticket at the terminal, use the ticket counters or self-service ticket machines on the 1st floor.\n3. Have your ticket ready in the format you selected. For a mobile ticket, check that it opens in the app. If you chose counter collection, collect your ticket before departure.\n4. Go to the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line boarding platforms. A boarding platform is where you board the bus. Check that the destination and departure time on your ticket match the signs at the terminal.\n5. Scan your ticket’s QR code at the bus’s E-PASS terminal. After your ticket is checked, sit in your assigned seat.\n\nThe KOBUS booking guide states the ticket issuance deadline as follows.\n\n\u003e Tickets cannot be issued after the departure time.\n\u003e\n\u003e Source: KOBUS “Booking Guide”\n\n## How do Seoul Gyeongbu and Central City differ?\n\nIf you bought a Gyeongbu or Yeongdong line ticket, go to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Honam line services use Central City Terminal in the same complex. Do not choose your boarding location based only on the station name, “Express Bus Terminal.”\n\n| Category | Seoul Express Bus Terminal | Central City Terminal |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Name to look for on the booking screen | Seoul Gyeongbu | Check for Central City Seoul or Seoul Honam |\n| Signs to look for at the terminal | Gyeongbu and Yeongdong lines | Honam line |\n| Regions listed in the route guide | Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk | Honam and parts of Chungcheong |\n| Details to check before boarding | Departure terminal and boarding platform on your ticket | Departure terminal and boarding platform on your ticket |\n\nRoutes to Chungcheong are split between the two terminals. Do not choose a terminal simply because your destination is in Chungcheong. You can check which terminal to use in the [Seoul Express Bus Terminal route guide](http://www.exterminal.co.kr/line.asp).\n\nSeoul Nambu Terminal and Dong Seoul Terminal are also separate departure points. You cannot board at these terminals with a Seoul Gyeongbu ticket. Even when traveling to the same city, go to the departure terminal shown in your booking.\n\n### Location and operator\n\nSeoul Express Bus Terminal is at 194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is operated by Seoul Express Bus Terminal Co., Ltd. The terminal’s main phone number is 1688-4700.\n\n## Where can I check timetables and bus classes?\n\nCheck timetables and fares by date under “Find Express Bus Times” on this site. The menu is on the left side of the site. Before paying, also check the service and final amount on the booking screen.\n\nCheck the first and last departures and fares for your travel date. Do not set off relying only on an old saved timetable. For questions about bus scheduling, contact your departure terminal.\n\n| Label | Meaning | What to check when booking |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Standard | Bus class | Availability and fare for that date |\n| Deluxe | Bus class | Fare difference from Standard and seating layout |\n| Premium | Bus class | Availability on the route, seating layout, and fare |\n| Late-night | Service category based on departure time | Bus class and final amount including surcharges |\n\nRead “Late-night” separately from the seating class. Check each route for Standard, Deluxe, and Premium services. Do not assume that every class is available on every route.\n\n### Late-night and seat-count surcharges\n\nLate-night surcharges and surcharges based on seat count have different conditions. They are based on Article 9 of the “Guidelines for Adjusting Fares and Rates for Passenger Motor Transport Services.” Check the booking screen for the amount actually charged.\n\n| Category | Conditions | Regulatory limit |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Article 9, Item 5: Late-night surcharge | Departures from 22:00 to 04:00 the following day | At most 20% of the daytime fare |\n| Article 9, Item 6: Seat-count surcharge | Services with at most 21 seats | At most 30% of the Deluxe fare |\n\nThese percentages are not fixed increases applied uniformly to actual fares. They are the surcharge limits set by the regulations. In particular, do not read 30% as the late-night surcharge rate.\n\n### What to check after the 2026 fare increase\n\nKOBUS announced a 9% fare increase starting with the first departure on October 1, 2026. The notice was posted on September 22, 2026. The increase applies to express and intercity bus fares.\n\nTickets booked before the increase retain the previous fare. However, changes made on or after October 1, 2026, are subject to the new fare. Your payment amount may therefore change even if there is no change fee.\n\n## How to book on the website, app, or at the terminal\n\nChoose your booking channel based on the time remaining before departure and your preferred ticket format. KOBUS website bookings are available until 1 hour before departure. For online bookings closer to departure, check the app.\n\n| Situation | Channel to choose | What to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Select a seat and pay on the website | KOBUS Express Bus Booking | Booking available until 1 hour before departure |\n| Book online close to departure | The express bus mobile app listed by KOBUS | Service and remaining seats |\n| Buy and collect a ticket at the terminal | 1st-floor ticket counters and self-service ticket machines | Complete purchase and ticket issuance before departure |\n| Board without a paper ticket | Select mobile ticket issuance | Check the ticket’s QR code in the app |\n| Board with a printed ticket | Home Ticket | Bring the printout to board |\n\nThe KOBUS booking steps are as follows.\n\n1. Under “Express Bus Booking,” select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point.\n2. Choose your destination, travel date, and class, then search.\n3. Select your preferred service and seat.\n4. Complete payment and select your ticket issuance method.\n5. Check that your booking is complete under “Check/Cancel/Change Booking.”\n\nThe KOBUS booking guide refers to the app as the “Express Bus Mobile App.” If you select a mobile ticket, you can board without collecting a separate ticket at the counter. Before departure, check that the actual ticket appears in the app.\n\nFor counter collection, bring the credit card used for the booking. If a connection error leaves the payment result unclear, check your booking history first. Detailed ticket issuance conditions are available in the [KOBUS booking guide](https://www.kobus.co.kr/ugd/mrsgd/Mrsgd.do).\n\nKOBUS is the integrated booking service of the Korea Express Bus Lines Association. For booking system questions, contact customer service at 1644-9030. For questions about terminal facilities or bus scheduling, call the terminal’s main number.\n\n## Getting there by subway and city bus\n\nFrom the subway, follow the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs at Express Bus Terminal Station. The terminal’s directions point to **Exits 1 and 2 on the Line 3 side**. Passengers using Lines 7 and 9 should follow the transfer passage toward Line 3.\n\n1. Get off at Express Bus Terminal Station.\n2. If you arrived on Line 7 or 9, look for signs toward Line 3.\n3. Head toward Exits 1 and 2.\n4. Check the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs, then go to your boarding platform.\n\nFor city buses, check the stop and direction of travel on the day of your trip. The bus guide images on the terminal website show different route numbers. It is better to check current routes than to rely only on a fixed list of numbers.\n\nIf you use a wheelchair or stroller, check for a step-free route first. The exit directions above do not establish which routes connect to elevators. Ask the station office and terminal about the route you need.\n\n## Ticket counters, waiting areas, and facilities\n\nTicket counters and self-service ticket machines are on the terminal’s 1st floor. Convenience stores and food and drink outlets are also listed in the 1st-floor guide. Check the locations of any facilities you need before heading to your boarding platform.\n\n| Facility | Confirmed information | What to check before use |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Ticket counters and self-service ticket machines | 1st floor | Tickets to purchase or collect |\n| Waiting area | Waiting space inside the terminal | Departure time and boarding platform information |\n| Convenience store | emart24 on the 1st floor | Whether it is open |\n| Pharmacy | Gosok Terminal Pharmacy on the 1st floor | Whether it is open |\n| Restaurants and cafés | Included in the 1st-floor guide | Route to your boarding platform afterward |\n| Luggage storage | 1st floor, 1544-8215 | Storage method, fees, and accepted luggage |\n| Nursing room | Location and availability unconfirmed | Ask via the terminal’s main phone number |\n| Accessibility facilities | Exact locations and conditions of use unconfirmed | Ask about routes and any assistance needed |\n\nDo not treat the luggage storage information as details about individual self-service lockers. No locker sizes or fees have been confirmed. To store luggage, contact the luggage storage service directly.\n\nIf you need a nursing room or accessibility facilities, ask before visiting. The terminal’s main phone number is 1688-4700. If you also need help boarding the bus, explain which route you will use.\n\n## Parking fees and payment methods\n\nParking at Seoul Express Bus Terminal costs **1,500 won per 15 minutes**. The hourly fee is 6,000 won. The daily parking fee cap has been abolished.\n\n| Item | As checked on November 9, 2026 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Basic parking fee | 1,500 won per 15 minutes |\n| Hourly fee | 6,000 won |\n| Daily maximum fee | Daily cap abolished |\n| Payment method | Credit card only |\n| Cash payment | Not accepted since December 26, 2023 |\n\nThe [Seoul Express Bus Terminal parking guide](http://www.exterminal.co.kr/parking.asp) lists credit card payment only. If you drive, bring a card for payment. Also check the parking operator before entering.\n\nDo not assume these fees apply to other parking facilities in the same complex. Parking conditions at nearby commercial facilities must be checked separately. For longer stays, remember that there is no daily cap.\n\n## Booking changes and cancellations by situation\n\nTime changes and date changes are handled differently. You can change the time, number of tickets, or class once, up to 1 hour before departure. There is no fee for this change.\n\n| What you want to change | How to proceed | Conditions to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Departure time, number of tickets, or class | Change the booking | Once, up to 1 hour before departure |\n| Travel date | Cancel the existing ticket and book again | Cancellation fee and availability of new seats |\n| Time of a ticket bought with mileage points | Cancel and book again | Time-change function unavailable |\n| Cancel the trip | Cancel the booking | Fees by departure date and cancellation time |\n\nFollow these steps to change or cancel a booking.\n\n1. Open your booking history on the website or app where you booked.\n2. Check the date and departure time of the ticket you want to change.\n3. If the item can be changed, check the new service and seat.\n4. If cancellation is required, check the fee shown on the screen.\n5. After completing the process, check your final booking status again.\n\n### How much are cancellation fees?\n\nCancellation fees are a percentage of the ticket fare. These are based on the KOBUS rules revised on May 1, 2025. Check both the departure-day category and the cancellation time.\n\n| Cancellation time | Monday through Thursday departures | Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures | Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Until 2 days before departure | 0% | 0% | 0% |\n| From 1 day before departure until 3 hours before departure | 5% | 7.5% | 10% |\n| Less than 3 hours before departure, up to departure | 10% | 15% | 20% |\n| After departure and before the scheduled arrival time | 60% | 60% | 60% |\n| After the scheduled arrival time | 100% | 100% | 100% |\n\nThe 60% post-departure fee in the table applies from May 1, 2026. It remains in effect until April 30, 2027. From May 1, 2027, the fee for the same period is 70%.\n\nThe holiday period runs from 2 days before Seollal or Chuseok through the following day. Tickets issued on the day of departure have a cancellation fee exception. Cancellation is free within 1 hour of ticket issuance, provided it is before the bus departs.\n\n## What should I check to avoid extra costs?\n\nCheck change fees, fare differences, and parking charges separately. Do not read “free changes” as meaning no additional payment. If your plans change, review the items below together.\n\n| Situation | Common misunderstanding | What to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Changing the class or time | No change fee means no fare difference | Final fare on the change screen |\n| Changing a ticket bought before the fare increase | The original fare continues to apply | New fare for changes on or after October 1, 2026 |\n| Taking a bus the following day | Dates can also be changed through the regular change process | Cancellation fee and cost of rebooking |\n| Leaving your car parked during your trip | Charges stop at the daily maximum | Daily cap abolished |\n| Boarding a bus with empty seats at the terminal | Boarding is always possible without a booking | Whether that bus actually has empty seats |\n\nE-PASS supports on-site card payment when seats are available. You can pay with a transit card or credit card and then board. However, seats must be available, so this is not a guaranteed substitute for booking.\n\n## Have redevelopment plans changed the boarding location?\n\nDo not assume that the current boarding location has changed simply because redevelopment was announced. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that preliminary negotiations would begin in November 2025. The plan includes combining the Gyeongbu, Yeongdong, and Honam line terminals underground.\n\nThe project proponents are Shinsegae Central Co., Ltd. and Seoul Express Bus Terminal Co., Ltd. The [Seoul Metropolitan Government’s November 27, 2025 announcement](https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/2016329) explains the proposed development plan. It does not give a construction start date or a schedule for temporary terminal operations.\n\nBefore traveling, check the departure point in your booking and the terminal’s notices. If there is a notice of relocation or a boarding platform change, follow that guidance. For questions about using the terminal, call Seoul Express Bus Terminal at 1688-4700.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFor Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line services at Seoul Express Bus Terminal, book through KOBUS under “Seoul Gyeongbu.” Website bookings close \u003cstrong\u003e1 hour before departure\u003c/strong\u003e. With a mobile ticket ready, you can board without collecting a ticket at the counter. At the terminal, follow the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs to find your boarding platform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFares and conditions of use are based on official guidance checked on November 9, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#boarding-steps-for-first-time-passengers\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"boarding-steps-for-first-time-passengers\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBoarding steps for first-time passengers\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the steps below, from checking the timetable to boarding. When booking, choose your travel date and arrival terminal. Have your payment method ready, too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen “Find Express Bus Times” on the left side of this site. Select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point, your destination, and your travel date. Check the timetable and fares for that date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook a ticket on the KOBUS website or the express bus mobile app. To buy a ticket at the terminal, use the ticket counters or self-service ticket machines on the 1st floor.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your ticket ready in the format you selected. For a mobile ticket, check that it opens in the app. If you chose counter collection, collect your ticket before departure.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line boarding platforms. A boarding platform is where you board the bus. Check that the destination and departure time on your ticket match the signs at the terminal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScan your ticket’s QR code at the bus’s E-PASS terminal. After your ticket is checked, sit in your assigned seat.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOBUS booking guide states the ticket issuance deadline as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets cannot be issued after the departure time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: KOBUS “Booking Guide”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-do-seoul-gyeongbu-and-central-city-differ\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-do-seoul-gyeongbu-and-central-city-differ\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow do Seoul Gyeongbu and Central City differ?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you bought a Gyeongbu or Yeongdong line ticket, go to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Honam line services use Central City Terminal in the same complex. Do not choose your boarding location based only on the station name, “Express Bus Terminal.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeoul Express Bus Terminal\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentral City Terminal\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eName to look for on the booking screen\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seoul Express Bus Terminal\"\u003eSeoul Gyeongbu\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Central City Terminal\"\u003eCheck for Central City Seoul or Seoul Honam\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eSigns to look for at the terminal\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seoul Express Bus Terminal\"\u003eGyeongbu and Yeongdong lines\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Central City Terminal\"\u003eHonam line\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eRegions listed in the route guide\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seoul Express Bus Terminal\"\u003eGyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungbuk, Chungnam, Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Central City Terminal\"\u003eHonam and parts of Chungcheong\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDetails to check before boarding\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seoul Express Bus Terminal\"\u003eDeparture terminal and boarding platform on your ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Central City Terminal\"\u003eDeparture terminal and boarding platform on your ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoutes to Chungcheong are split between the two terminals. Do not choose a terminal simply because your destination is in Chungcheong. You can check which terminal to use in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/line.asp\"\u003eSeoul Express Bus Terminal route guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeoul Nambu Terminal and Dong Seoul Terminal are also separate departure points. You cannot board at these terminals with a Seoul Gyeongbu ticket. Even when traveling to the same city, go to the departure terminal shown in your booking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#location-and-operator\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"location-and-operator\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLocation and operator\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeoul Express Bus Terminal is at 194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul. It is operated by Seoul Express Bus Terminal Co., Ltd. The terminal’s main phone number is 1688-4700.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#where-can-i-check-timetables-and-bus-classes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"where-can-i-check-timetables-and-bus-classes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhere can I check timetables and bus classes?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck timetables and fares by date under “Find Express Bus Times” on this site. The menu is on the left side of the site. Before paying, also check the service and final amount on the booking screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the first and last departures and fares for your travel date. Do not set off relying only on an old saved timetable. For questions about bus scheduling, contact your departure terminal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLabel\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check when booking\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Label\"\u003eStandard\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eBus class\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check when booking\"\u003eAvailability and fare for that date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Label\"\u003eDeluxe\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eBus class\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check when booking\"\u003eFare difference from Standard and seating layout\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Label\"\u003ePremium\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eBus class\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check when booking\"\u003eAvailability on the route, seating layout, and fare\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Label\"\u003eLate-night\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eService category based on departure time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check when booking\"\u003eBus class and final amount including surcharges\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead “Late-night” separately from the seating class. Check each route for Standard, Deluxe, and Premium services. Do not assume that every class is available on every route.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#late-night-and-seat-count-surcharges\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"late-night-and-seat-count-surcharges\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLate-night and seat-count surcharges\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-night surcharges and surcharges based on seat count have different conditions. They are based on Article 9 of the “Guidelines for Adjusting Fares and Rates for Passenger Motor Transport Services.” Check the booking screen for the amount actually charged.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegulatory limit\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eArticle 9, Item 5: Late-night surcharge\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions\"\u003eDepartures from 22:00 to 04:00 the following day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Regulatory limit\"\u003eAt most 20% of the daytime fare\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eArticle 9, Item 6: Seat-count surcharge\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions\"\u003eServices with at most 21 seats\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Regulatory limit\"\u003eAt most 30% of the Deluxe fare\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese percentages are not fixed increases applied uniformly to actual fares. They are the surcharge limits set by the regulations. In particular, do not read 30% as the late-night surcharge rate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-check-after-the-2026-fare-increase\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-check-after-the-2026-fare-increase\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to check after the 2026 fare increase\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOBUS announced a 9% fare increase starting with the first departure on October 1, 2026. The notice was posted on September 22, 2026. The increase applies to express and intercity bus fares.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets booked before the increase retain the previous fare. However, changes made on or after October 1, 2026, are subject to the new fare. Your payment amount may therefore change even if there is no change fee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-book-on-the-website-app-or-at-the-terminal\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-book-on-the-website-app-or-at-the-terminal\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to book on the website, app, or at the terminal\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your booking channel based on the time remaining before departure and your preferred ticket format. KOBUS website bookings are available until 1 hour before departure. For online bookings closer to departure, check the app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannel to choose\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eSelect a seat and pay on the website\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Channel to choose\"\u003eKOBUS Express Bus Booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eBooking available until 1 hour before departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBook online close to departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Channel to choose\"\u003eThe express bus mobile app listed by KOBUS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eService and remaining seats\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBuy and collect a ticket at the terminal\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Channel to choose\"\u003e1st-floor ticket counters and self-service ticket machines\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eComplete purchase and ticket issuance before departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBoard without a paper ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Channel to choose\"\u003eSelect mobile ticket issuance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eCheck the ticket’s QR code in the app\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBoard with a printed ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Channel to choose\"\u003eHome Ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eBring the printout to board\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOBUS booking steps are as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder “Express Bus Booking,” select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your destination, travel date, and class, then search.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your preferred service and seat.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete payment and select your ticket issuance method.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that your booking is complete under “Check/Cancel/Change Booking.”\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KOBUS booking guide refers to the app as the “Express Bus Mobile App.” If you select a mobile ticket, you can board without collecting a separate ticket at the counter. Before departure, check that the actual ticket appears in the app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor counter collection, bring the credit card used for the booking. If a connection error leaves the payment result unclear, check your booking history first. Detailed ticket issuance conditions are available in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kobus.co.kr/ugd/mrsgd/Mrsgd.do\"\u003eKOBUS booking guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOBUS is the integrated booking service of the Korea Express Bus Lines Association. For booking system questions, contact customer service at 1644-9030. For questions about terminal facilities or bus scheduling, call the terminal’s main number.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#getting-there-by-subway-and-city-bus\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"getting-there-by-subway-and-city-bus\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGetting there by subway and city bus\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the subway, follow the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs at Express Bus Terminal Station. The terminal’s directions point to \u003cstrong\u003eExits 1 and 2 on the Line 3 side\u003c/strong\u003e. Passengers using Lines 7 and 9 should follow the transfer passage toward Line 3.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet off at Express Bus Terminal Station.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you arrived on Line 7 or 9, look for signs toward Line 3.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead toward Exits 1 and 2.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs, then go to your boarding platform.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor city buses, check the stop and direction of travel on the day of your trip. The bus guide images on the terminal website show different route numbers. It is better to check current routes than to rely only on a fixed list of numbers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use a wheelchair or stroller, check for a step-free route first. The exit directions above do not establish which routes connect to elevators. Ask the station office and terminal about the route you need.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#ticket-counters-waiting-areas-and-facilities\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"ticket-counters-waiting-areas-and-facilities\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eTicket counters, waiting areas, and facilities\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicket counters and self-service ticket machines are on the terminal’s 1st floor. Convenience stores and food and drink outlets are also listed in the 1st-floor guide. Check the locations of any facilities you need before heading to your boarding platform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFacility\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfirmed information\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check before use\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eTicket counters and self-service ticket machines\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003e1st floor\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eTickets to purchase or collect\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eWaiting area\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eWaiting space inside the terminal\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eDeparture time and boarding platform information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eConvenience store\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eemart24 on the 1st floor\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eWhether it is open\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003ePharmacy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eGosok Terminal Pharmacy on the 1st floor\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eWhether it is open\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eRestaurants and cafés\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eIncluded in the 1st-floor guide\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eRoute to your boarding platform afterward\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eLuggage storage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003e1st floor, 1544-8215\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eStorage method, fees, and accepted luggage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eNursing room\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eLocation and availability unconfirmed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eAsk via the terminal’s main phone number\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Facility\"\u003eAccessibility facilities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Confirmed information\"\u003eExact locations and conditions of use unconfirmed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check before use\"\u003eAsk about routes and any assistance needed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not treat the luggage storage information as details about individual self-service lockers. No locker sizes or fees have been confirmed. To store luggage, contact the luggage storage service directly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a nursing room or accessibility facilities, ask before visiting. The terminal’s main phone number is 1688-4700. If you also need help boarding the bus, explain which route you will use.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#parking-fees-and-payment-methods\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"parking-fees-and-payment-methods\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eParking fees and payment methods\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParking at Seoul Express Bus Terminal costs \u003cstrong\u003e1,500 won per 15 minutes\u003c/strong\u003e. The hourly fee is 6,000 won. The daily parking fee cap has been abolished.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAs checked on November 9, 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eBasic parking fee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"As checked on November 9, 2026\"\u003e1,500 won per 15 minutes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eHourly fee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"As checked on November 9, 2026\"\u003e6,000 won\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDaily maximum fee\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"As checked on November 9, 2026\"\u003eDaily cap abolished\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003ePayment method\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"As checked on November 9, 2026\"\u003eCredit card only\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eCash payment\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"As checked on November 9, 2026\"\u003eNot accepted since December 26, 2023\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/parking.asp\"\u003eSeoul Express Bus Terminal parking guide\u003c/a\u003e lists credit card payment only. If you drive, bring a card for payment. Also check the parking operator before entering.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume these fees apply to other parking facilities in the same complex. Parking conditions at nearby commercial facilities must be checked separately. For longer stays, remember that there is no daily cap.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#booking-changes-and-cancellations-by-situation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"booking-changes-and-cancellations-by-situation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBooking changes and cancellations by situation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime changes and date changes are handled differently. You can change the time, number of tickets, or class once, up to 1 hour before departure. There is no fee for this change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you want to change\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to proceed\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to change\"\u003eDeparture time, number of tickets, or class\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to proceed\"\u003eChange the booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions to check\"\u003eOnce, up to 1 hour before departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to change\"\u003eTravel date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to proceed\"\u003eCancel the existing ticket and book again\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions to check\"\u003eCancellation fee and availability of new seats\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to change\"\u003eTime of a ticket bought with mileage points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to proceed\"\u003eCancel and book again\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions to check\"\u003eTime-change function unavailable\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What you want to change\"\u003eCancel the trip\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to proceed\"\u003eCancel the booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions to check\"\u003eFees by departure date and cancellation time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these steps to change or cancel a booking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your booking history on the website or app where you booked.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the date and departure time of the ticket you want to change.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the item can be changed, check the new service and seat.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf cancellation is required, check the fee shown on the screen.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter completing the process, check your final booking status again.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-much-are-cancellation-fees\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-much-are-cancellation-fees\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow much are cancellation fees?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellation fees are a percentage of the ticket fare. These are based on the KOBUS rules revised on May 1, 2025. Check both the departure-day category and the cancellation time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCancellation time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMonday through Thursday departures\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFriday through Sunday and public holiday departures\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeollal and Chuseok holiday departures\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cancellation time\"\u003eUntil 2 days before departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Monday through Thursday departures\"\u003e0%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures\"\u003e0%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures\"\u003e0%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cancellation time\"\u003eFrom 1 day before departure until 3 hours before departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Monday through Thursday departures\"\u003e5%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures\"\u003e7.5%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures\"\u003e10%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cancellation time\"\u003eLess than 3 hours before departure, up to departure\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Monday through Thursday departures\"\u003e10%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures\"\u003e15%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures\"\u003e20%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cancellation time\"\u003eAfter departure and before the scheduled arrival time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Monday through Thursday departures\"\u003e60%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures\"\u003e60%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures\"\u003e60%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Cancellation time\"\u003eAfter the scheduled arrival time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Monday through Thursday departures\"\u003e100%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Friday through Sunday and public holiday departures\"\u003e100%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Seollal and Chuseok holiday departures\"\u003e100%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60% post-departure fee in the table applies from May 1, 2026. It remains in effect until April 30, 2027. From May 1, 2027, the fee for the same period is 70%.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday period runs from 2 days before Seollal or Chuseok through the following day. Tickets issued on the day of departure have a cancellation fee exception. Cancellation is free within 1 hour of ticket issuance, provided it is before the bus departs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-should-i-check-to-avoid-extra-costs\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-should-i-check-to-avoid-extra-costs\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat should I check to avoid extra costs?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck change fees, fare differences, and parking charges separately. Do not read “free changes” as meaning no additional payment. If your plans change, review the items below together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon misunderstanding\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eChanging the class or time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eNo change fee means no fare difference\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eFinal fare on the change screen\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eChanging a ticket bought before the fare increase\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eThe original fare continues to apply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eNew fare for changes on or after October 1, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eTaking a bus the following day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eDates can also be changed through the regular change process\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eCancellation fee and cost of rebooking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eLeaving your car parked during your trip\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eCharges stop at the daily maximum\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eDaily cap abolished\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eBoarding a bus with empty seats at the terminal\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common misunderstanding\"\u003eBoarding is always possible without a booking\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eWhether that bus actually has empty seats\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-PASS supports on-site card payment when seats are available. You can pay with a transit card or credit card and then board. However, seats must be available, so this is not a guaranteed substitute for booking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#have-redevelopment-plans-changed-the-boarding-location\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"have-redevelopment-plans-changed-the-boarding-location\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHave redevelopment plans changed the boarding location?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume that the current boarding location has changed simply because redevelopment was announced. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that preliminary negotiations would begin in November 2025. The plan includes combining the Gyeongbu, Yeongdong, and Honam line terminals underground.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project proponents are Shinsegae Central Co., Ltd. and Seoul Express Bus Terminal Co., Ltd. The \u003ca href=\"https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/2016329\"\u003eSeoul Metropolitan Government’s November 27, 2025 announcement\u003c/a\u003e explains the proposed development plan. It does not give a construction start date or a schedule for temporary terminal operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore traveling, check the departure point in your booking and the terminal’s notices. If there is a notice of relocation or a boarding platform change, follow that guidance. For questions about using the terminal, call Seoul Express Bus Terminal at 1688-4700.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Ticket Booking","Domestic Travel","Express bus"],"faqs":[{"question":"Is Seoul Gyeongbu the same place as Seoul Express Bus Terminal?","answer":"On KOBUS, Seoul Gyeongbu refers to the departure point for the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong lines at Seoul Express Bus Terminal. At the terminal, follow the signs for the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong lines."},{"question":"Do Seoul Gyeongbu and Central City use the same boarding area?","answer":"They are in the same complex, but the boarding locations are different. For the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong lines, use Seoul Express Bus Terminal. For the Honam line, board at Central City Terminal."},{"question":"Where can I check the first and last bus times and fares?","answer":"Check under 'Find Express Bus Times' on the left side of this site. Select Seoul Gyeongbu as your departure point, your destination, and your travel date. Before paying, also check the final amount on the reservation screen."},{"question":"Which exit should I use at Express Bus Terminal Station?","answer":"The directions to the terminal point to Exits 1 and 2 on the Line 3 side. From Lines 7 and 9, take the transfer passage toward Line 3. If you need a step-free route, ask the station office separately."},{"question":"Can I book on the website shortly before departure?","answer":"You can book on the KOBUS website until 1 hour before departure. For online bookings for buses departing sooner than that, check the Express Bus Mobile app. The app name follows the wording in the KOBUS reservation guide."},{"question":"Do I need to exchange a mobile ticket for a paper ticket at the ticket counter?","answer":"If you chose to have a mobile ticket issued, you do not need to have a separate ticket issued at the counter. Scan the ticket's QR code in the app at the bus's E-PASS terminal and board."},{"question":"Can I buy a ticket at the terminal?","answer":"You can use the ticket counters and self-service ticket machines on the first floor. Complete your purchase and have your ticket issued before departure. If a bus has available seats, you can also pay by card on board through E-PASS."},{"question":"How much does parking cost, and can I pay in cash?","answer":"As verified on November 9, 2026, parking costs 1,500 won per 15 minutes. The hourly rate is 6,000 won. The daily cap has been abolished. Since December 26, 2023, payment has been by credit card only."},{"question":"Are there storage lockers and a nursing room?","answer":"A luggage storage facility is listed as being on the first floor. Call 1544-8215 to ask about storage options and fees. The nursing room's location and whether it is in operation have not been confirmed. Call the terminal's main number at 1688-4700."},{"question":"Who should I contact about wheelchair-accessible routes and boarding assistance?","answer":"Call 1688-4700 to ask about routes through the terminal and any assistance you need. Check with the station office about step-free routes through the subway station. If you need assistance boarding the bus, also explain which bus route you will be taking."},{"question":"Can I change my reservation to the next day?","answer":"You cannot change the date through a standard reservation change. You must cancel your existing ticket and make a new reservation. Before canceling, check the cancellation fee and seat availability on the new service."},{"question":"Is there a fee for changing the time or service class?","answer":"There is no fee for one change made at least 1 hour before departure. You can change the time, number of tickets, or service class. You must check any fare difference separately after the change."},{"question":"Is it free to cancel a ticket immediately after buying it on the day of departure?","answer":"Tickets issued on the day of departure can be canceled free of charge within 1 hour of issuance. However, they must be canceled before the bus departs. This exception does not apply after departure."},{"question":"What is the cancellation fee after the bus departs?","answer":"Until the scheduled arrival time, the fee is 60% of the ticket price. This rate applies from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. From May 1, 2027, it is 70%. After the scheduled arrival time, the fee is 100%."},{"question":"Do I need to go to a temporary terminal because of the redevelopment?","answer":"The Seoul Metropolitan Government's November 2025 notice does not include a schedule for temporary terminal operations. Do not assume the boarding location is moving based only on an announcement that preliminary negotiations will begin. Check your booking details and terminal notices before traveling."}],"sources":[{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Official Website","type":"source"},{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/line.asp","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Guide by Route","type":"source"},{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/take.asp","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Boarding Platform and Ticket Counter Guide","type":"source"},{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/floor.asp","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Floor Guide","type":"source"},{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/location.asp","title":"Directions to Seoul Express Bus Terminal","type":"source"},{"url":"http://www.exterminal.co.kr/parking.asp","title":"Seoul Express Bus Terminal Parking Guide","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.kobus.co.kr/ugd/mrsgd/Mrsgd.do","title":"KOBUS Booking Guide: Ticket Issuance, Changes, Cancellation Fees, E-PASS","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.kobus.co.kr/mrs/rotinf.do","title":"KOBUS Express Bus Booking","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.kobus.co.kr/cscn/ntcmttr/readNtcList.do","title":"KOBUS Notices: Express and Intercity Bus Fare Adjustments on September 22, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/admRulLsInfoP.do?admRulSeq=2100000209085","title":"National Law Information Center: Guidelines for Adjusting Fares, Rates, etc. for Passenger Motor Transport Services","type":"source"},{"url":"https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/2016329","title":"Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul in My Hand: 50-Year-Old Express Bus Terminal to Move Underground…Large-Scale Mixed-Use Development Planned","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2638,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDA2OTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--33318be61b371dde80b5805fb534bd39ca4e389d/ai-869b0b51.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"여행 가방을 잡은 은발의 여성이 고속버스 출입문 옆 단말기에 스마트폰을 대고 있다.","caption":"탑승할 때 승차권 QR코드를 E-PASS 단말기에 찍고 지정 좌석에 앉으세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A silver-haired woman holds a suitcase and presents her smartphone to a reader beside an open coach door.","caption":"When boarding, scan your ticket’s QR code at the E-PASS reader and take your assigned seat.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"スーツケースを持った銀髪の女性が、高速バスの開いた乗車口にある端末にスマートフォンをかざしている。","caption":"乗車時は乗車券のQRコードをE-PASS端末で読み取り、指定された座席に座りましょう。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer de pelo canoso sujeta una maleta y acerca su móvil al lector junto a la puerta abierta de un autobús.","caption":"Al subir, escanea el código QR de tu billete en el lector E-PASS y ocupa tu asiento asignado.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Perempuan berambut putih memegang koper dan mendekatkan ponsel ke pemindai di pintu bus yang terbuka.","caption":"Saat naik, pindai kode QR tiket di terminal E-PASS lalu duduk di kursi yang telah ditentukan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher de cabelos grisalhos segura uma mala e aproxima o celular do leitor junto à porta aberta de um ônibus.","caption":"Ao embarcar, leia o código QR da passagem no terminal E-PASS e ocupe o assento designado.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名銀髮女子扶著行李箱，在敞開的高速巴士車門旁將手機靠近讀票機。","caption":"上車時請在E-PASS終端掃描車票QR碼，再依指定座位入座。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine grauhaarige Frau hält einen Koffer und ihr Smartphone an das Lesegerät neben der offenen Fernbustür.","caption":"Scannen Sie beim Einsteigen den QR-Code Ihres Tickets am E-PASS-Lesegerät und nehmen Sie Ihren zugewiesenen Platz ein.","description":null}}},{"id":2639,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDA3MDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--da30e9e1d66770beec6ec7af0901cd44900f201d/ai-b91c2596.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"짙은 코트와 파란 목도리를 한 남성이 여행 가방을 끌며 통로 위 버스 방향 표지를 바라보고 있다.","caption":"고속터미널역에서 경부·영동선 표지를 따라 서울고속버스터미널로 이동하세요.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A man in a dark coat and blue scarf pulls a suitcase through a passage, looking up at a bus direction sign.","caption":"From Express Bus Terminal Station, follow the Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line signs to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"濃い色のコートと青いマフラーを着けた男性が、スーツケースを引きながら通路のバス案内標識を見上げている。","caption":"高速ターミナル駅から京釜・嶺東線の案内に従ってソウル高速バスターミナルへ向かいましょう。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre con abrigo oscuro y bufanda azul lleva una maleta y mira una señal que indica la dirección de los autobuses.","caption":"Desde la estación Express Bus Terminal, sigue las indicaciones de las líneas Gyeongbu y Yeongdong hasta la terminal de autobuses exprés de Seúl.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria ber mantel gelap dan syal biru menarik koper sambil melihat petunjuk arah bus di lorong.","caption":"Dari Stasiun Express Bus Terminal, ikuti petunjuk jalur Gyeongbu dan Yeongdong menuju Terminal Bus Ekspres Seoul.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem de casaco escuro e cachecol azul puxa uma mala e olha para uma placa que indica a direção dos ônibus.","caption":"Da estação Express Bus Terminal, siga as indicações das linhas Gyeongbu e Yeongdong até o Terminal Rodoviário Expresso de Seul.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名穿深色大衣、圍藍色圍巾的男子拉著行李箱，抬頭查看通道上方的巴士方向指示牌。","caption":"從高速巴士客運站地鐵站沿京釜、嶺東線指示前往首爾高速巴士客運站。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann mit dunklem Mantel und blauem Schal zieht einen Koffer und blickt zu einem Bus-Wegweiser im Durchgang.","caption":"Folgen Sie ab der U-Bahn-Station Express Bus Terminal den Hinweisen für die Gyeongbu- und Yeongdong-Linien zum Seoul Express Bus Terminal.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-11-10T03:12:37+09:00","updated_at":"2026-11-10T03:12:37+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/seoul-express-bus-terminal-booking-boarding-parking"}