South Korea - Planning Before Trip
I bumped into a few issues while planning. I have to say that this is the most painful trip to plan for me thus far.
The real issue is not with the language or the lack of information; it is that the information are everywhere on the net. And since you don’t need a private tour like in some country, time to hunt for info or buy lonely planet.
Case in Point:
Day 1: To get to Sokcho from Seoul, you can travel by car, bus or walk(joking). I will not drive so I will talk about taking the bus.
Bus
Most website will mention about taking bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. They also talk about Kobus webpage whereby you can view the available seats and timing etc.
Please note that they are actually talking about 2 different type of buses and bus terminals. And the terminals are not side by side. Routes maybe different too.
| Bus Type | Starting Bus Station (Subway Station Name) | Ending Bus Station | Cost / Won | Time | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Bus | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (at Express Bus Terminal) | Sokcho Express Bus Terminal | ~18100 | ~2hr 30mins | English |
| Intercity Bus | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (at Gangbyeon Station) | Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal | ~17500 | ~2hr 10mins | Only Korean |
You want to ask how to book right? Sadly to say, you can only buy tickets at the bus station @.@
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