City in South Jeolla, South Korea
Getting around Yeosu
How to get around Yeosu
City buses and taxis link Yeosu Expo Station, Jongpo and Odongdo. KTX from Seoul to Yeosu-Expo takes about 3 hours. Cable car and island ferries are tourist trips.
Ways to get around Yeosu
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City buses | About 1,500–2,200 KRW | Line 1000 and 2000 links Expo and Jongpo; T-money works |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Metered and cheap; best for evenings |
| Haesang Cable Car | About 15,000–25,000 KRW | Sea crossing; crystal cabins cost more |
| Island ferries | About 5,000–15,000 KRW | Departures to Geomundo, Hwayangdo; weather cancels |
Ride-hailing apps in Yeosu
A 5 km ride costs about ₩5,000–8,500 ($3.7–6.3).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Works but with few cars; hailing on the street is easier |
- Hail metered taxis at the station; book return trips from islands and cable car early.
Arriving in Yeosu
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Few flights, mostly from Seoul Gimpo. Taxi to center about 15,000–25,000 KRW, 20–30 min. Many travelers take KTX to Yeosu-Expo.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not rented to visitors in practice.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Yeosu?
No. Use Kakao T instead.
What's the best way to get around Yeosu?
City buses and taxis link Yeosu Expo Station, Jongpo and Odongdo. KTX from Seoul to Yeosu-Expo takes about 3 hours. Cable car and island ferries are tourist trips.
How do I get from the airport to Yeosu?
Few flights, mostly from Seoul Gimpo. Taxi to center about 15,000–25,000 KRW, 20–30 min. Many travelers take KTX to Yeosu-Expo.
Is Yeosu walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Yeosu City Tourism
- Visit Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
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