Japanese
Korean
Station and trains
❃ Station and trains
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여기서 역이 어디예요?
[ yeogiseo yeogi eodiyeyo? ] -
Where is the station from here?
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___에 어떻게 가요?
[ ___-e eotteoke gayo? ] -
How do I get to ___?
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여기서 얼마나 걸려요?
[ yeogiseo eolmana geollyeoyo? ] -
How long does it take from here?
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몇 정거장 가야 해요?
[ myeot jeonggeojang gaya haeyo? ] -
How many stops do I need to go?
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표 한 장 주세요.
[ pyo han jang juseyo. ] -
One ticket, please.
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도와주실 수 있어요?
[ dowajusil su isseoyo? ] -
Can you help me?
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부산행 표 한 장 주세요.
[ Busanhaeng pyo han jang juseyo. ] -
One ticket to Busan, please.
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다음 케이티엑스는 몇 시에 있어요?
[ Daeum keitiekseuneun myeot sie isseoyo? ] -
What time is the next KTX train?
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갈아타야 해요?
[ Garataya haeyo? ] -
Do I have to transfer?
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에스알티 타는 곳이 어디예요?
[ Eseualti taneun gosi eodiyeyo? ] -
Where do I board the SRT?
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몇 번 타는 곳이에요?
[ Myeot beon taneun gosieyo? ] -
Which platform is it?
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좌석이 남아 있어요?
[ Jwaseogi nama isseoyo? ] -
Are there any seats left?
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입석만 남아 있어요.
[ Ipseongman nama isseoyo. ] -
Only standing tickets are available.
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이 기차 서울행 맞아요?
[ I gicha seoulhaeng majayo? ] -
Is this train going to Seoul?
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기차가 벌써 출발했어요?
[ Gichaga beolsseo chulbalhaesseoyo? ] -
Has the train already departed?
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기차가 연착되었어요.
[ Gichaga yeonchakdoeeosseoyo. ] -
The train is delayed.
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여기가 제 자리인가요?
[ Yeogiga je jariingayo? ] -
Is this my seat?
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승차권을 보여 주세요.
[ Seungchagwoneul boyeo juseyo. ] -
Please show me your ticket.
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기차 안에서 음식을 살 수 있어요?
[ Gicha aneseo eumsigeul sal su isseoyo? ] -
Can I buy food on the train?
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짐은 어디에 두나요?
[ Jimeun eodie dunayo? ] -
Where can I put my luggage?
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미리 예매해야 해요?
[ Miri yemaehaeya haeyo? ] -
Do I need to book in advance?
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왕복 표로 주세요.
[ Wangbok pyoro juseyo. ] -
A round trip ticket, please.
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편도로 살게요.
[ Pyeondoro salgeyo. ] -
I'll buy a one-way ticket.
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기차 시간을 바꿀 수 있어요?
[ Gicha siganeul bakkul su isseoyo? ] -
Can I change my ticket time?
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매표소가 어디에 있어요?
[ Maepyosoga eodie isseoyo? ] -
Where is the ticket counter?
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오 분 뒤에 도착합니다.
[ O bun dwie dochakhamnida. ] -
We will arrive in 5 minutes.
Traveling by train in South Korea is a remarkably smooth, efficient, and punctual experience, rivaling the best rail networks in the world. The pride of the Korean railway is the KTX (Korea Train eXpress), a bullet train that can whisk you from Seoul to Busan in just over two hours. Recently, the SRT (Super Rapid Train) was introduced, offering a slightly cheaper and faster alternative departing from Suseo Station in southern Seoul. When purchasing tickets, you will encounter two main options: regular assigned seating (좌석 - Jwaseok) and standing/unassigned tickets (입석 - Ipseok). If trains are fully booked during major holidays like Chuseok or Seollal, buying an *Ipseok* ticket allows you to board the train and stand in the vestibules between cars, where small fold-down jump seats are sometimes available on a first-come, first-served basis. One cultural shock for many Western tourists is the complete absence of ticket barriers or turnstiles at Korean train stations. The system operates entirely on trust; you simply walk from the station concourse straight onto the platform and into your train. However, conductors continuously patrol the aisles with digital tablets that show which seats should be empty. If you are sitting in an unreserved seat, they will immediately ask to see your ticket (승차권 - Seungchagwon). Finally, unlike local subways where eating is heavily frowned upon, long-distance trains embrace a relaxed food culture. Passengers are encouraged to buy bento boxes (도시락 - Dosirak), snacks, and drinks at the station before boarding to enjoy during the scenic ride.
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