This mightiness audio ridiculous to y'all but 1 of the things that I wanted to endeavor inward Korea was riding KTX (Korea Bullet Train). I justice in that location are in addition to then many reasons why tourists desire to see Korea, right? ^^ Albeit a lightheaded 1 similar mine.
The history of KTX
Official Website: KTX
The Korea Train eXpress (KTX) is Korea" title="Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">South Korea's Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">high-speed rail system, which connects the working capital missive of the alphabet Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Seoul to Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Busan in addition to Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Mokpo. Operated yesteryear Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Korail, the system's technology scientific discipline is largely based on the French Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">TGV/Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">LGV system. The KTX service holds inward excess of 65% of the full road marketplace portion betwixt Seoul in addition to Busan, in addition to transported to a greater extent than or less 37 1 one 1000 thousand passengers annually since 2006 (Source: Korea_Train_Express">Wikipedia)
I waited until both of my friends arrived inward Seoul in addition to nosotros decided to accept the shortest road from Seoul. The three of us checked out Yongsan electronic complex starting fourth dimension in addition to rode the KTX Korea Bullet Train later. Shopping comes first! Hehehe..
From Yongsan to the nearest KTX Station CheonanAsan costs nigh 13300 won ( MYR40) and the duration was 35 minutes. It was cheaper compared to JR Nozomi Bullet prepare inward Nihon which was to a greater extent than or less MYR75 for one-half an hr inward 2007
This KTX is jump for Gwangju.
KTX ran at maximum speed 305km/hour when nosotros rode the train. Overall, it was a pleasant ride, but the infinite betwixt seats is non that spacious considering it every bit a bullet train. Some of my Korean friends watch KTX fare is quite expensive. When a bullet prepare passed through Cheonan Asan Station, nosotros heard an explosive sound, almost similar a bomb. Amazing!
The history of KTX
Official Website: KTX
The Korea Train eXpress (KTX) is Korea" title="Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">South Korea's Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">high-speed rail system, which connects the working capital missive of the alphabet Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Seoul to Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Busan in addition to Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Mokpo. Operated yesteryear Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">Korail, the system's technology scientific discipline is largely based on the French Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">TGV/Seoul Travel Destinations; KTX - Korea Bullet Train">LGV system. The KTX service holds inward excess of 65% of the full road marketplace portion betwixt Seoul in addition to Busan, in addition to transported to a greater extent than or less 37 1 one 1000 thousand passengers annually since 2006 (Source: Korea_Train_Express">Wikipedia)
Say how-do-you-do to Taeyang, Seungri in addition to G-Dragon (Big Bang) from Yongsan Station.
I waited until both of my friends arrived inward Seoul in addition to nosotros decided to accept the shortest road from Seoul. The three of us checked out Yongsan electronic complex starting fourth dimension in addition to rode the KTX Korea Bullet Train later. Shopping comes first! Hehehe..
Our autobus is lucky publish 6!
From Yongsan to the nearest KTX Station CheonanAsan costs nigh 13300 won ( MYR40) and the duration was 35 minutes. It was cheaper compared to JR Nozomi Bullet prepare inward Nihon which was to a greater extent than or less MYR75 for one-half an hr inward 2007
KTX ran at maximum speed 305km/hour when nosotros rode the train. Overall, it was a pleasant ride, but the infinite betwixt seats is non that spacious considering it every bit a bullet train. Some of my Korean friends watch KTX fare is quite expensive. When a bullet prepare passed through Cheonan Asan Station, nosotros heard an explosive sound, almost similar a bomb. Amazing!
People waiting for their prepare at Yongsan Station
A KTX prepare passed yesteryear beside us inward 1 blink!
KTX schedule at Cheonan Asan Station.
On the agency dorsum nosotros took some other type of prepare called
Saemaeul from Cheonan Asan to Seoul.
It ready us off at 9,100 won but the fourth dimension taken was 1 hr 08 minutes!
Now I know what's the pregnant of the maxim - Time is money. ^^
We win some, lose some. Save some money, lose some time.
Where tin sack y'all catch a bullet prepare inward Seoul?
- Seoul Station
- Yongsan Station