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2026 Chuseok Train Ticket Booking: September 7–11

General tickets for Chuseok 2026 can be reserved by route from September 7 to 11, and only KORAIL integrated members may participate. Tickets booked during general sales will be automatically canceled if they are not paid for between September 12 and 15.

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Woman checking a ticket booking page on a laptop beside a suitcase and gift box — A woman checks her laptop while booking a train ticket for Chuseok travel.

Key points

First, confirm your KORAIL integrated membership status, membership number, and password.
Find the booking date from September 7 to 11 that corresponds to your departure station and train type.
Access the dedicated booking page before 07:00 and keep your place in the queue.
When it is your turn to access the site, select your train and number of passengers and complete the booking within 3 minutes.
Pay for tickets booked during general sales between September 12 and 15, and also check remaining seats and the reservation waitlist.

2026 Chuseok train tickets can be booked only by Korail integrated members. General booking will take place from September 7 to 11, 07:00~13:00. Eligible trains are those operating from September 23 to 27, and tickets booked through general booking must be paid for from September 12 to 15.

As of September 9, 2026

Key Schedule for 2026 Chuseok Train Ticket Booking

General booking dates vary depending on the train type and departure and arrival stations. Today, September 9, KTX trains departing from and arriving at Yongsan are eligible. Tickets for the Honam Line and Jeolla Line can be booked from 07:00~13:00.

Date	Train·Departure Station Criteria	Eligible Lines	Operating Hours
September 7	Conventional trains	All lines	07:00~13:00
September 8	KTX departing from·arriving at Seoul	Gyeongjeon Line·Donghae Line·Gangneung Line·Jungang Line·Jungbunaeryuk Line	07:00~13:00
September 9	KTX departing from·arriving at Yongsan	Honam Line·Jeolla Line	07:00~13:00
September 10	Trains departing from·arriving at Suseo	Gyeongbu Line·Honam Line·Jeolla Line	07:00~13:00
September 11	KTX departing from·arriving at Seoul	Gyeongbu Line	07:00~13:00

Eligible tickets are for trains operating from September 23 to 27. The trains actually available for sale are determined by the search results on the dedicated page. Check the search screen for temporary trains or service adjustments as well.

Chuseok Train Ticket Booking Procedure

Before booking, prepare your Korail integrated membership information. Existing SR members must also check their integrated membership status. General booking is available after logging in as a member.

Check your Korail integrated membership number and password.
Find the line that includes your departure and arrival stations.
Access the dedicated booking page before 07:00 on the applicable date.
If a waiting screen appears, wait for your turn without refreshing.
After entering, select the train and number of passengers and complete the booking within 3 minutes.
Check the payment deadline and seat information in the booking results.
Pay for general booking tickets between September 12~15.

Korea Railroad Corporation’s booking notice specifies a time limit after access.

“General booking must be completed within 3 minutes after accessing the dedicated webpage.”

— Korail, Chuseok Holiday Train Ticket Booking Begins September 3

The 3-minute limit applies after entering the actual booking screen. It is separate from the time spent waiting in the queue. You can reduce input time by deciding on your preferred train and an alternative in advance.

Conditions for General Customers and Transportation-Vulnerable Passengers

General booking and priority booking differ in eligible customers and payment deadlines. People with disabilities, seniors, pregnant women, and persons of national merit are eligible for priority booking on September 3~4. They may also participate again in general booking.

Category	Eligible Customers	Booking Period	Payment Period
Priority booking for transportation-vulnerable passengers	People with disabilities·seniors·pregnant women·persons of national merit	September 3~4, 09:00~15:00	September 12~17
General booking	Korail integrated members	September 7~11, 07:00~13:00	September 12~15

Those eligible for priority booking can use the online service or the designated telephone service. If you booked by phone, check the payment method shown in the booking results. If eligibility verification is required, prepare the relevant identification or certificate.

Payment Deadlines and Automatic Cancellation Criteria

General booking tickets must be paid for from September 12 to 15. If payment is not made within this period, the booking will be automatically canceled. Canceled seats may be allocated to passengers on the booking waitlist.

Booking Type	Payment Opens	Payment Deadline	Result of Nonpayment
General booking	September 12, 00:00	September 15, 24:00	Automatic cancellation
Priority booking for transportation-vulnerable passengers	September 12, 00:00	September 17, 24:00	Automatic cancellation

Do not end the process after only checking the successful booking screen. The actual ticket is issued only after payment is completed. After payment, check the ticket again on KorailTalk or the website.

How to Check Remaining Seats and the Booking Waitlist

Seats may become available again during the payment period even on sold-out trains. This is because unpaid bookings and existing tickets may be canceled. Check remaining seats and booking waitlist availability from September 12, 00:00.

Log in to the Korail website or KorailTalk.
Search again for the departure date and route.
If seats are available, book and pay immediately.
If sold out, check whether a booking waitlist button is available.
If you receive a seat assignment notification, pay within the displayed deadline.

Applying for the booking waitlist does not guarantee a seat assignment. You must check your booking history for the assignment status and payment deadline. Also review your notification settings.

Example Calculation for the Honam Line Departing from Yongsan

Assume you are taking a Honam Line KTX departing from Yongsan on September 25. The general booking date for this ticket is September 9. The available booking hours are 07:00~13:00.

Booking date: September 9
Eligible travel date: September 25
Booking screen time limit: 3 minutes after access
Payment period: September 12, 00:00~September 15, 24:00
Result of nonpayment: Automatic cancellation of booking

Even if you booked on September 9, payment is not made on the same day. Payment for general booking begins on September 12. Save your booking details and separately note the payment start date.

How to Avoid Misjudging the Departure Station Criteria

Even for the same destination, the booking date may differ depending on the departure station. Tickets for the Honam and Jeolla Lines departing from Yongsan are booked on September 9. For the Honam and Jeolla Lines departing from Suseo, the September 10 schedule applies.

For journeys with transfers, check each train and departure station by segment. KTX trains departing from Seoul Station and trains departing from Suseo may not have the same sales date. If you make a single decision based only on the date of the entire journey, you may miss some segments.

Common Booking Mistakes

The most common mistake is confusing booking completion with payment completion. General booking tickets must be paid for by September 15, 24:00. After the deadline, they are canceled without a separate request.

Refreshing the waiting screen and being assigned a new place in line
Choosing the booking date based only on the destination rather than the departure station
Assuming that an existing SR account alone can be used to book
Failing to check the payment period after successfully booking
Seeing the sold-out status and failing to check booking waitlist availability
Opening multiple windows and making the connection unstable

Log in in advance so you do not spend booking time looking for your membership number. It is also safer to note the train number and alternative time slots. After accessing the booking screen, you must complete your selections within 3 minutes.

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High-speed train, waiting travelers, and a laptop displaying an online seat reservation screen — The illustration depicts travelers booking Chuseok train tickets online.

FAQ

Can non-members book tickets for Chuseok 2026?

No. General booking is available only to Korail integrated members. Check your membership number and password before booking, and if you are an existing SR member, check your integrated membership status.

Which Chuseok tickets can be booked on September 9?

From 07:00 to 13:00 on September 9, tickets can be booked for KTX trains on the Honam and Jeolla Lines departing from or arriving at Yongsan. The eligible trains operate from September 23 to 27.

When can I book SRT tickets departing from Suseo?

Tickets for trains departing from or arriving at Suseo can be booked from 07:00 to 13:00 on September 10. This applies to the Gyeongbu, Honam, and Jeolla Lines, and you must log in as a Korail integrated member.

By when must tickets booked through general booking be paid for?

Tickets booked through general booking must be paid for from 00:00 on September 12 to 24:00 on September 15. If payment is not made by the deadline, the reservation will be automatically canceled.

How many minutes do I have to complete the process after entering the dedicated booking page?

After waiting, you must complete your booking within 3 minutes of entering the booking screen. It is advisable to decide on your preferred train and alternative times before accessing the page.

Can I still get a seat on a sold-out Chuseok train?

Seats may become available again due to unpaid or canceled reservations. Check for remaining seats from 00:00 on September 12, and for sold-out trains, check whether you can join the reservation waitlist.

Is the payment deadline the same for tickets booked through priority booking for transportation-disadvantaged passengers?

No. Tickets booked through priority booking must be paid for from 00:00 on September 12 to 24:00 on September 17. Also check the final deadline shown in your reservation details.

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2026 Chuseok Train Ticket Booking: September 7–11

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