How to Book SRT Tickets

The #1 mistake is booking SRT and going to the wrong station. In Seoul, SRT typically uses Suseo Station, while KTX commonly uses Seoul Station.

For most travelers (especially foreigners), the official English SRT booking site is the most predictable path. It’s often easiest on desktop.

1. 1

   Open the official English booking site

   Use the SRT English booking site (often more reliable on desktop than mobile web). Keep this page as your canonical “how-to” and avoid duplicating the steps elsewhere.

2. 2

   Set departure/arrival + date/time

   • Departure: usually Suseo for Seoul-side SRT
   • Arrival: choose the exact city station shown in the list
   • Pick a date and a time range

   Station choice warning

   SRT in Seoul typically means Suseo Station. If you need central Seoul, compare with Seoul Station (KTX).

3. 3

   Choose a train and seat type

   You’ll typically choose a train from the schedule list, then choose seat options (Standard / First, and seat preferences if available).

   If you’re still deciding whether SRT is right, read: /srt/what-is-srt.

4. 4

   Enter passenger info + pay

   Complete passenger info and proceed to payment. Some travelers report that foreign cards work better on desktop browsers than mobile web.

   Disclaimer (important)

   Payment rules and supported cards can change. If payment fails online, your most reliable fallback is buying at a station counter with your passport and a physical card.

5. 5

   Save your ticket (QR / reservation details)

   After payment, save the ticket details (or confirmation) so you can present it at the station. Arrive early if you’re unfamiliar with Suseo Station.

The app can be convenient for ticket access and quick re-checking, but availability and payment behavior can vary by region/device.

1. 1

   Install the SRT app (optional)

   The official SRT app can be convenient if it’s available in your app store region. If not, use the official English website instead.

2. 2

   Search schedule → book → pay

   The flow mirrors the website: choose route/date/time → select train → enter passenger details → pay → save ticket.

• Window for view/comfort; aisle for easy exit and restroom access.
• If traveling as a group, book earlier—fewer adjacent seats remain as trains fill up.
• If you have large luggage, board early and use end-of-car storage (logic is similar to KTX).

• Desktop browser can be more reliable than mobile web for payment.
• If a card fails, try a different card network (or a different browser).
• If online payment fails repeatedly, buy at Suseo Station counter as a fallback.