Those of you studying abroad in Korea are probably wondering how to purchase train tickets. In general, many people think that you have to go to the train station in person to buy a train ticket, but what should you do if you are in a hurry and can't get to the station or want to reserve a ticket in advance?
Are you familiar with the ‘Korail Talk’ app? Through this app, you can not only book train tickets in advance, but also adjust the time according to your travel schedule, allowing you to utilize your time efficiently. However, I think there are still many people who are not familiar with 'Korail Talk', so we would like to introduce to you the 'Korail Talk' app, which allows you to purchase train tickets in advance.
Introduction to Korail Talk
KORAIL TALK is a train ticket reservation app provided by KORAIL. Using KORAIL Talk, you can check the timetables of trains such as KTX, Saemaeul, ITX-Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and Nuriro, and reserve and issue tickets. In addition, you can easily check information such as whether the train is delayed, whether the service is suspended, and connected bus timetables. KORAIL Talk can be used on both Android and iOS devices, and provides the same reservation service as the Let's KORAIL website. KORAIL Talk has the following main functions:
Train inquiry: Enter the desired departure and arrival station, date and time to view the timetable and number of remaining seats for the corresponding trains. You can filter by train type and sort by departure time or arrival time.
Ticket Reservation: You can reserve a ticket by selecting the train you want from among the trains you have viewed and entering the seat class and number of people. You can check, change, or cancel reserved tickets on My Page.
Ticket Issuance: Reserved tickets can be issued at the station's ticket machine or ticket counter, and mobile ticketing is also possible by creating a barcode in the Korail Talk app. Mobile ticketing can be done by scanning the barcode at the boarding checkpoint at the station.
Train information: You can check the train operation status in real time on the Korail Talk app. You can receive notifications when trains are delayed or stop running, and you can also check the timetables for connected buses.
Convenience of Korail Talk
Source: 'KTX standing + seating' Korail Talk⁺ also available: Maeil Construction Newspaper (mcnews.co.kr)
Reservation of train tickets becomes convenient. You can reserve and issue train tickets anytime, anywhere through the Korail Talk app. Additionally, you can easily check, change, or cancel your reservation details.
You can get train operation information in real time. The Korail Talk app provides real-time information such as whether trains are delayed, suspended, and connected bus timetables. Additionally, you can receive notifications when trains are delayed or stop running, reducing inconvenience.
Source: Smarter KORAIL Talk, experience it first! - Chosun.com Life > Travel (chosun.com)
Mobile ticketing is available. You can issue mobile tickets by creating a barcode in the Korail Talk app. Mobile ticketing can be done by scanning the barcode at the boarding checkpoint at the station. This way, you can save time and money by not having to issue a ticket at a station ticket machine or ticket counter.
The Korail Talk app is a convenient and useful app that provides various services related to train ticket reservations. We recommend downloading and using the Korail Talk app! Korail Talk is a convenient and useful app that provides various services related to train ticket reservations. Using KORAIL Talk, it is convenient to reserve train tickets, get real-time train operation information, and enable mobile ticketing. These benefits will be of great help to people who use trains for travel or business purposes.
