Mastering Korean Public Transportation | Ride Seoul Subway And Buses Like A Local Pro!

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  • @PhatLifeProject
    @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому +2

    I notice a whopping 95% of you who are watching aren’t subscribed ☹ Consider subscribing as it really does help supporting me to bring you more content x

  • @gwenpomidor7492
    @gwenpomidor7492 4 місяці тому +7

    While I'm really excited to go to Korea soon using public transportation makes me really anxious so thank you for walking us through how to do all the steps :) I feel a lot better now!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  4 місяці тому

      Have fun! you will love it! thnak you for watching

  • @NewBeginner27
    @NewBeginner27 6 місяців тому +9

    Thanks for chatching a bus. Most of the time the focus is always on trains. Very good video.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      You are quite welcome - hope the info was handy :)

  • @ktran250
    @ktran250 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks bro. This is what I needed. Knowing how to get on the correct direction is so important.

  • @johngrubb007
    @johngrubb007 3 місяці тому +3

    This is just what I needed to see for our trip to Seoul.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому +1

      Im so glad the video found you John! Enjoy your upcoming trip

  • @Peteliao
    @Peteliao 5 місяців тому +1

    I am going to Seoul on September 12. I am just now doing my homework on transportation. Thank You

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому

      You are quite welcome thank you for watching ❤️

  • @didomen6157
    @didomen6157 Місяць тому

    I arrived in Korea a few days ago and had no clue how to use the public transportation. This video explained things so well I feel like I can be a pro on the first trip, and its great to see that the bus and subways have wifi, because I do not have a sim card or a wifi egg lol.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Місяць тому

      You are quite welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful. 🤗 its what the videos were made for =)

  • @21lgo
    @21lgo 11 днів тому +1

    Very helpful video... Thank you!

  • @ichoosehope
    @ichoosehope 12 днів тому +1

    This is so helpful. Thank you!

  • @SunChasingJourney
    @SunChasingJourney 7 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for the video! Very helpful!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому

      You're welcome! I’m happy to hear it was helpful :)

  • @elleramirezz
    @elleramirezz 8 місяців тому +2

    You’re so helpful! Timely for my visit this week to South Korea :)

  • @hazelnut3794
    @hazelnut3794 8 місяців тому +1

    1:21 Oh, this was the state of the lines that I had often seen in subway stations until I was very young. I think it was probably 20 years ago

  • @melissamarie9839
    @melissamarie9839 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the helpful video! Where did you get the kuromi keychain t-money card?!?!! That’s so cool! I’ve never seen that before 😱

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому +2

      ua-cam.com/users/shortse2EbZySmKZY?si=JZ1kuyB4Y-w_7-Oy - it is the special edition Kuromi TMoney keychain and is super popular in Korea right now so it might take you a bit to locate one =)
      Thank you for watching =)

  • @busloxwcko7randy
    @busloxwcko7randy Місяць тому +1

    Annyeonghaseyo, I just subscribed to your channel from Singapore. 😊❤👋🏻🇸🇬 I wanna go Korea soon. 🇰🇷👍🏻🧳✈️

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching and subscribing 🤗🤗

  • @cipdamboianu5139
    @cipdamboianu5139 Місяць тому +1

    Fun fact: the older subway lines in Seoul were built by the Japanese, so they drive on left (same for all trains in SK). The newer ones drive on right! That’s how you get lost downtown…

  • @toanpham4395
    @toanpham4395 3 місяці тому +3

    Hey Steve, thanks for the informative video.
    We'll be in Seoul for a cruise from Incheon International cruise terminal to Japan.
    Do you have any suggestions on what transportation to use from Seoul station to cruise terminal?
    Thanks

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому

      The cheaper ways would be to get a subway or bus
      Faster would be to get a cab

  • @karinmichanek
    @karinmichanek 7 місяців тому +1

    When you entered the station and stood before a mirror I saw that you had your cellphone tucked under your arm and was filming with some kind of a "stick". Is it a small camera? Your video is professionally good and the footage stabil so it must be a good camera. I stumbled across your channel today and was pleasantly surprised. In the future I plan to visit all the countries you have in your videos so this is such a great help. By the way, you´re welcome to my beautiful country Sweden and a room for free in my home in Stockholm , the capital, as hotels can be rather expensive. Keep up the good work!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому

      yes thats a DJi osmo, good value camera for novice vloggers like me, it works great when you're on the go, i highly recommend 😊

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому

      and thank you! Sweden is definitely somewhere i want to visit sometime in the future

    • @karinmichanek
      @karinmichanek 7 місяців тому

      @@PhatLifeProject thanks!

    • @karinmichanek
      @karinmichanek 7 місяців тому

      @@PhatLifeProject perhaps you would like to do a "nordic tour" Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland 🙂

  • @duaneowens7777
    @duaneowens7777 2 місяці тому

    wow you are a great guide, Your English is great. How much do buses cost in Seul

  • @cascabeles1
    @cascabeles1 4 місяці тому

    I tried the subway. It was a transfer ride. The first part went great but I somehow managed to get off too early on the transfer and ended up on a 30 minute walk lol Not sure what I did. Also, rush hour was starting and I barely managed to get off before the doors shut. I advise avoiding peak times for sure! I have heard the bus is a little easier.

  • @patstar5
    @patstar5 23 дні тому +1

    Kakao maps is also good

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  23 дні тому

      Yes, it is also good. I am just more used to using Naver Maps :)

  • @WestPhilSea
    @WestPhilSea 3 місяці тому

    Hi, thank you for this very useful video. We are set to go to Seoul this November. I am the unwilling😅 navigator in the family. May I know if we can just stick with t-money alone to go around Korea via subways and bus? One more is, can we refund the cost of the t-money card before we leave Korea back in our home country?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому

      yes you can stick with TMoney pass
      to refund head to Tmoney town located at Seoul Station
      May the force be with you navigator!

  • @ashokchand1036
    @ashokchand1036 2 місяці тому +1

    nice bro

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

    • @ashokchand1036
      @ashokchand1036 2 місяці тому +1

      @PhatLifeProject my pleasure bro am coming korea next year July

  • @lococholo2857
    @lococholo2857 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video.. Very helpful as I am about to spend a month in South Korea in October coming soon.. Just a quick question though.. What's the best way to find out about trains or buses which go from Seoul let's say to other cites such as Iksan or Busan for example.. And what would be a good choice for a sim card to get at the airport? Thanks very much

  • @kmsnow6292
    @kmsnow6292 3 місяці тому

    On the subway platform yellow line, just before you step on the train, there’s a number on the floor, like 2-4, which is also shown on Naver Map I believe, what does it mean?

  • @sylvieleclerc844
    @sylvieleclerc844 5 місяців тому +2

    With Naver Maps, is it possible to download maps like with Google Maps, to consult the map even without a network connection ?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому

      Hi thanks for the comment and for watching!
      Yes, it is possible. You choose the area you want, I believe up to 2km radius is the max, and it will download all the map tiles for that area. You won't be able to search though, just browse and zoom through the imagery and of course locate yourself via GPS. I use this sometimes when I go hiking so I can leave my phone in airplane mode to save battery.
      It will also automatically update the area you downloaded (if there's any changes) when you're on Wifi.
      It's right there in the main Naver Map menu under 다운로드.
      Dont forget to subscribe if not already =)

  • @bristideb8257
    @bristideb8257 7 місяців тому +2

    Can you buy the wow pass card in the airport? if you preload/buy the card from the app do you still need a physical card? do 5 year olds need to T-cards oe is transportation free for them? does each adult need a card as well? thanks!

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  7 місяців тому

      Yes you can purchase wowpass at the airport I covered it in my WOWPASS video =) - ua-cam.com/video/9J0BPyAGZOY/v-deo.htmlsi=9FzR_p31i4nj8bjS

  • @RiccardoVincelli
    @RiccardoVincelli 5 місяців тому +8

    We use Google Maps both in Busan and Seoul for public transport, and it just works. But car navigation is still unsupported: we look up places in Maps and copy paste the (Korean) names in Naver.

    • @VinLopez
      @VinLopez 4 місяці тому

      Can you confirm also google drive, google sheet works in Korea as my itineraries are documented there.

  • @ichoosehope
    @ichoosehope 12 днів тому +1

    What's the card that can be used for both transport and debit card?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  12 днів тому +1

      Sounds like youre talking about a WOWPass =) Heres a little update on it I did recently -
      ua-cam.com/video/GVQ5AqmVWpY/v-deo.htmlsi=In8d5dfp_UtmsPxF

    • @ichoosehope
      @ichoosehope 11 днів тому

      @PhatLifeProject thanks so much!

  • @abdsthetic
    @abdsthetic 4 місяці тому

    i have a question in the bus there was 702A, 705, 702B so when i get on 702A and will it drop to my destination direct or after 702A i have to go to 705 and then to 702B or if not then are these 3 bus numbers for choosing one bus to reach the destination?

  • @Susususupernovak
    @Susususupernovak 2 місяці тому

    But Apple Map is works in korea😊

  • @munchkinkit7022
    @munchkinkit7022 2 місяці тому

    hi! can i bring luggage onto a korean city bus like the blue or green buses or is that frowned upon?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  2 місяці тому

      you can but if that is the case try to avoid peak hour travels

  • @WahxD
    @WahxD 3 місяці тому

    steve
    quick question, can we get that keychain tmoney card from incheon airport?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  3 місяці тому

      the keychain is very high in demand so you may not be able to locate one at the airport (though you can try the convenience stores at the airport first)
      I went to about 40 convenience stores before I found one =)

    • @WahxD
      @WahxD 3 місяці тому

      @PhatLifeProject ok thank you 😊

  • @jobychan4857
    @jobychan4857 8 місяців тому +2

    Lol changing trains at seoul reminds me of changing trains in China. You walk half the length of the city just to transfer lol.
    Great video just back from busan and thankfully metro alot easier than Seoul.

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! I still need to go to Busan! Also after Tokyo this was actually relatively simpler lol

  • @rc3098
    @rc3098 5 місяців тому

    My Naver Account got locked because of suspicious network. Is it because I’m still in US ?

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  5 місяців тому

      best check this with Naver support, thats a new one

  • @abdsthetic
    @abdsthetic 4 місяці тому

    can you tell me why did you paid twice on the bus?

  • @joansoberano6642
    @joansoberano6642 8 місяців тому

    Can we buy the t money card in Incheon airport and reload there at the same time?Thanks

  • @walkingmanvideo9455
    @walkingmanvideo9455 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic video!!!! i have a question about travelling from Incheon to Seoul station late at night. Should my flight be severely delayed to close to midnight, what options do I have to get to Seoul from the airport at such a late time of night? Thanks

    • @PhatLifeProject
      @PhatLifeProject  6 місяців тому

      Cab, I cover this in my video here - ua-cam.com/video/X-xNLSQrMCs/v-deo.html

    • @lifeinsg
      @lifeinsg 4 місяці тому

      Thank you. Great video. This really helps!