🟢 Transportation Vocabulary (Bus, Taxi, Subway) – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)
🚇 Korean Transportation Basics: Bus, Taxi & Subway
Don't get lost in Seoul! Teacher Hoon shares the essential TOPIK 1-2 vocabulary and survival phrases to help you navigate Korea like a pro.
The "Transfer" Secret (EEAT Tip)
In 20 years of teaching, the biggest "Ah-ha!" moment for my students is learning that Transfers (환승) in Korea can be free. But there's a catch: you must tap your card when getting off. Let's master the vocabulary so you can travel efficiently and save money!
🗂 Key Transportation Vocabulary
🗣️ Practical Survival Phrases
🚌 On the Bus
"이 버스 시청 가요?"
(Does this bus go to City Hall?)
"다음 정류장에 내려요."
(I'm getting off at the next stop.)
🚕 In a Taxi
"[장소] 가주세요."
(Please go to [Place].)
"여기서 내려주세요."
(Please drop me off here.)
👩🏫 Teacher Hoon's expert "T-money" Tips
1. Tap Twice: Even if you aren't transferring, always tap your card when getting off the bus. This helps avoid "penalty fares" on your next trip!
2. The "Yo" Magic: Always end your destination with "~가주세요" (ga-juseyo). It’s polite and clear. (e.g., "Myeongdong ga-juseyo!")
💬 Dialogue: Asking for Directions
A: 실례합니다. 지하철역이 어디예요? (Excuse me, where is the subway station?)
B: 저기 버스 정류장 뒤에 있어요. (It's behind the bus stop over there.)
A: 감사합니다. 환승 돼요? (Thank you. Can I transfer?)
B: 네, 교통카드로 다 돼요. (Yes, it works with a transit card.)
📝 Quick Quiz
1. How do you say "Please go to Seoul Station" in a taxi?
서울역 가주세요. (Seoul-yeok ga-juseyo.)
2. What word describes a "Transfer"?
환승 (hwanseung) or 갈아타다 (garatada).
🚀 Ready to Navigate Korea with Confidence?
Don't let a wrong turn ruin your trip. Let's practice your specific route (Airport to Hotel, etc.) together! Book a 1:1 "Survival Transit" session with Hoon on italki today.
Practice Transit Korean with HoonLast updated: December 21, 2025 | Verified for 2026 Korean Transit Policies.
