KTX
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Korea Train Express |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
KTX stands for Korea Train Express, a rail and transit abbreviation.
South Korea's high-speed rail service, operated by Korail, linking Seoul with Busan, Mokpo, Gangneung and other cities at up to 305 km/h. The Seoul-Busan trip takes about two and a half hours.
Example: We took the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan for a weekend of seafood and beaches.
Usage notes
Service began in 2004, using technology derived from France's TGV. Later trains, such as the KTX-Sancheon, were developed domestically. A competing operator, SRT, runs high-speed trains from southern Seoul.
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