Smart Ways to Save during Your Korean Vacation: Try 3 Useful Passes in Seoul!
Many people save up for months or even years for their dream trip. If Korea is your dream destination, there are several useful passes that you can use in your trip to Seoul! From discounted transportation to free admission at popular attractions and discounts for shopping, performances, and dining. (updated Aug.17, 2024)
Useful Passes can help you to save money in a wide range of area.
Then, what is it? Take the K-limousine from the airport directly to Seoul to start your journey! From the City Tour Bus and Ddareungi, Seoul’s public bicycle rentals, to shopping. Also go to performances, and experience the youth culture of Korea, enjoy Seoul to the fullest with the Discover Seoul Pass!
The first tourist-exclusive tour pass in Seoul, it includes free admission to many of Seoul’s main tourist attractions. Plus, discount benefits. Pass holders can freely use a range of public transportation options to get around, including Seoul’s public bicycles, the City Tour Bus, Airport Railroad Express (AREX; limited to one use), and airport buses (K-limousine). Please be informed that srt is not yet included.
The pass comes in three types: 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour validity, and can be purchased as either a card or a mobile pass. The card-type can only be purchased at select locations. If you need help please visit : Discover Seoul Pass
Location : Try buying useful passes at offline store! Seoul Pass sales locations are located throughout Seoul, including tourist information centers in Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, and Seoul Tourist Plaza. Also, you can find the passes at the bookstores on 1F & 3F of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, and 3F of Terminal 2 are only available for purchase with cash.
Passes which were not activated can be refunded at the place of purchase.The Discover Seoul Pass is also available at 16,000 CU convenience stores throughout Korea, although sales are limited to mobile pass. The pass can be used freely within the valid period; simply show your card or mobile pass QR code at the ticket booth to get your free admission ticket!
Korean Tour Card also can be one of useful passes during your Seoul trip.
What is it? An all-in-one card for use throughout the country, with benefits ranging from discounts at franchises like McDonald’s and Starbucks to great exchange rates, transportation, and easy purchasing!
This foreigner-exclusive transportation card makes it easy to use a range of public transit options, including subway, bus, and even taxi.
You can even get special discounts when using the card to make purchases in shops, restaurants, and performances. With no expiration date, you can continue to use the card every time you visit Korea by simply reloading your card balance. One card can hold a balance of up to 500,000 won.
Online – The Korea Tour Card can be purchased through the official website, but you must still select a pick-up date and location. The card can be picked up from Incheon International Airport Terminals 1 & 2, Gimpo International Airport, Gimhae International Airport, Jeju International Airport, Daegu International Airport, and Busan Port International Passenger Terminal.
Offline – The Korea Tour Card is available at 7-Eleven and emart24 convenience stores nationwide, Jeju Airport, Airport Railroad Express (AREX), Woori Bank, Shinhan Bank, Premium Pass International, Como Myeongdong Guesthouse, and more. Refer to the official website for a list of more available locations.
For more information please visit : KoreaTourCard
The last useful passes can be a Korail Pass!
You can visit anywhere in Korea via train! With no limit on use within the valid period, take time to head off the beaten path and discover hidden gems!
Korail Pass is a train pass perfect for travelers looking to go to many places. The best part of the pass is that it provides pass holders with unlimited use of general cars throughout the pass duration. Travelers can use the pass to ride KTX, ITX-Cheongchun, ITX-Saemaeul, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and Nuriho trains. Please visit Korea Railroad to find more!
Have an unforgettable trip with useful passes!
