How to Book KTX & SRT (2025) | Your ULTIMATE Korean Train Guide

Planning a trip to Korea? Don't get stuck without a train ticket! This is your ultimate 2025 step-by-step guide to booking the KTX and SRT high-speed trains. Learn which train to book, how to book, which station to choose (Seoul vs. Suseo), and how to fix the dreaded "3D Secure" payment error. In this KTX booking guide, we cover everything from the 7 AM KST ticket release to what to do for sold-out holiday tickets (Chuseok, Lunar New Year). I'll explain the crucial difference between KTX (Korail) and SRT, which train to take from Gangnam vs. Hongdae, and why you should avoid unofficial resellers. 🚄 OFFICIAL BOOKING SITES 🚄 ► KTX (Korail): https://www.letskorail.com ► SRT: https://etk.srail.kr ► Official Broker (Trip.com) ⏰ CHAPTERS ⏰ 00:00 - Intro: Why Korean Trains Are Tricky 00:40 - Korea's Train Tiers (KTX vs. ITX vs. Mugunghwa) 01:29 - Seoul to Busan Train Comparison (Price vs. Time) 02:14 - KTX vs. SRT: Which Station to Use? (Seoul vs. Suseo) 03:00 - How to Book KTX (Step-by-Step) 03:43 - The Payment Problem (3D Secure) 03:55 - How to Use Your KTX Ticket (QR Code vs. App) 04:44 - App vs. Web Booking (Important Tip!) 05:05 - How to Book SRT (Step-by-Step) 05:40 - The Korail Pass (Is It Worth It?) 06:23 - PRO TIPS for Booking 06:26 - Tip 1: Book 1 Month in Advance (7 AM KST) 06:44 - Tip 2: Holiday Ticket Sales 07:00 - Tip 3: Use Official Websites (Avoid Resellers) 07:26 - Tip 4: Using Trip.com 08:02 - Tip 5: The "Empty Schedule" Refresh Hack 08:16 - How to Fix 3D SECURE Payment Errors 09:12 - Final Recap: KTX or SRT? 👋 COME SAY HI! Instagram:   / gamja_maltichi   Business Inquiries: [email protected] 👋Ask me your private Korea questions via Buy Me A Coffee! starts from $10 ! https://buymeacoffee.com/gamjainseoul Welcome to GAMJA IN SEOUL! I'm your host, and along with my puppy Gamja, we're here to share the best of Korea with you. From virtual tours to local tips, we're excited to have you on our journey! Did you find this video helpful? If so, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to GAMJA IN SEOUL for more Korea travel tips and adventures! #gamjainseoul #koreatraveltips #koreatravelguide #ktx #srt #korail #korea #seoul #busan #koreatravel #seoultravel #visitkorea #explorekorea #southkorea #traintravel 🎵Music provided by 브금대통령 🎵Track : 수양놀음 - • [브금대통령] (대한민국/국악/Korean) 수양놀음/Suyang's Play    • [브금대통령] (대한민국/국악/Korean) 수양놀음/Suyang's Pla...