| Infrastructure is exceptionally well-designed and well-maintained,
and travellers will have no difficulties making their way around
the country. The subway, highly efficient and one of the largest
in the world, offers an excellent option for visitors to explore
the cities of Seoul, Pusan and Daegu. The expressways offer
easy connectivity to all areas of the country. So getting around
in Korea is stress-free and hassle-free as the public transport
network is extensive, well-designed, reliable and efficient.
By Road
Car rental:
Driving in Korea can be an exciting and effective way of getting
around. An extensive road and expressway network is available,
which means you can visit every corner of the country. Road
numbers and destinations are clearly indicated on road signs.
Drivers must meet the following requirements: one year of
driving experience, an international driver's license valid
for a year from the date of entry, at least 21 years of age,
and valid passport. Rental fees vary from 44,400 to 169,000
won for a day, depending upon the type of car. The speed limit
is 60km/hr for most roads in the city and 80km/hr for city
expressways including Olympic Expressway. Driving while intoxicated
involves a very heavy penalty.
Taxi services:
There are two kinds of taxis - regular and deluxe. Fares are
based on distance and time. The fare for deluxe taxi is somewhat
higher than that of regular taxi, but more convenient as they
can be ordered by phone.
Buses:
 Inter-city
bus networks connect virtually all cities and towns in the
country and are an economical way to travel. Exclusive bus
lanes are enforced in the daytime, which makes it less time-consuming
to travel by bus.
Local, city and express buses with fares between 500 to
1,400 won service all cities small and large.
City buses are numbered according to their routes, but since
signs are only in Korean and no English timetables are available,
it is advisable to know the bus number in advance.
Long distance express buses:
Two services, regular express buses and deluxe express buses,
provide efficient access to all major towns in Korea. Deluxe
buses offer spacious seats and amenities such as mobile phones
and VCRs.
Late-night deluxe express buses run on some lines. Seoul
Express Bus Terminal and East Seoul Express Bus Terminal are
the two busiest terminals in Seoul, which are located within
the central city. Busan's Express Bus Terminal is located
in the eastern part of downtown.
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