1. Express Bus vs Intercity Bus
- Express Bus (Kobong): Point-to-point non-stop highway connections between major terminal cities (e.g., Seoul to Busan, Daegu, Gwangju) using highway express lanes. Bus classes: Standard (41 seats), Excellent (28 wide reclining seats), Premium (21 luxury private pod seats with wireless chargers and screens).
- Intercity Bus (Shioe): Routes connecting smaller rural towns and tourist valleys with intermediate highway stops.
2. Booking Channels for International Cards
- Online Booking: kobus.co.kr (Express Buses) and bustago.or.kr (Intercity Buses) offer English booking portals.
- On-Site Automated Ticket Kiosks: Every terminal features touch-screen kiosks with English, Japanese, and Chinese interfaces accepting international credit cards.
3. Major Seoul Bus Terminals
- Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Lines): Subway Line 3/7/9 Express Bus Terminal Station. Serving Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gangneung, Sokcho.
- Central City Terminal (Honam Line): Adjacent to Gyeongbu terminal. Serving Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Mokpo.
- Dong Seoul Terminal (Gangbyeon): Subway Line 2 Gangbyeon Station. Serving northeastern Gangwon towns and rural destinations.