🚌 5 Easy Steps for Foreigners to Book Intercity Bus Tickets

When traveling to a province in Korea for the first time or trying to get to the airport, booking an intercity bus may feel difficult.

Because Korean apps can be unfamiliar, and it's confusing whether you can pay with a foreign card.

So today, to help even international students follow along, I'll organize the intercity bus booking method into 5 steps 🤗

Step 1. Check the type of bus to take

First, you need to check whether the bus you plan to board is an intercity bus, express bus, or airport bus.

In Korea, the booking app used can differ depending on the bus type.

• Intercity bus: T-money Intercity Bus Unified Booking, Bustago

• Express bus: Express Bus booking app or T-money GO

• Airport bus: T-money GO or route-specific booking page

If you're not sure, the easiest way is to search first on T-money GO.

You can view express, intercity, and airport buses at once, so it's convenient for first-timers.

👉 If it's your first time, try using T-money GO or Bustago first.

Step 2. Enter departure and arrival points

Once you've opened the app, it's time to search for your bus.

Usually, enter the following in order.

1. Select departure terminal

2. Select arrival terminal

3. Select boarding date

4. Select desired time

5. Select number of passengers

For example, if you're going from Seoul to Jeonju, select Seoul Nambu Terminal or Central City Terminal as the departure, and Jeonju Terminal as the arrival.

However, since there may be multiple terminals in the same city, it's best to double-check the address or location.

👉 Don't just choose by destination, make sure to check the terminal location too.

Step 3. Choose your desired time and seat

Once you enter departure and arrival, a timetable will appear.

Select your desired departure time here.

Check the following three things at this stage.

• Departure time

• Scheduled arrival time

• Number of seats remaining

On some routes, you can select seats yourself; on others, they may be assigned automatically.

On weekends, holidays, and national holidays, seats can sell out quickly, so it's best to book in advance.

👉 If your travel schedule is fixed, book as soon as possible.

Step 4. Payment — Check if foreign card is accepted

For international students, payment is usually the biggest concern.

Even without a Korean card, some apps and terminals allow payment with a foreign card.