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The Most Perfect Jeonju Transportation Guide

Getting to Jeonju is not difficult if you use South Korea's convenient public transportation system. From booking recommended transportation to safely enter Jeonju from Incheon International Airport or Seoul, to tips on using public transportation to leisurely explore every corner of downtown Jeonju with just a single card, and how to use taxi-hailing apps, we will guide you step-by-step. Start a more comfortable and smarter journey to Jeonju with the transportation guide proposed by Visit Jeonju.

N0.2 Using Prepaid Transportation Cards

Enjoying a Jeonju Journey with a Single Prepaid Transportation Card

Using a transportation card instead of cash when taking public transportation is not only cheaper but also saves the hassle of exchanging loose change. We guide you through everything from the correct way to purchase and charge the 'Tmoney Travel Card' for foreign tourists, to the useful 'Free Transfer System' of Jeonju city buses, and practical know-how for utilizing them in taxis and convenience stores.

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Choosing the Right Transportation Card for Me

Travel Card vs. Standard Transportation Card

Prepaid transportation cards that can be purchased at convenience stores nationwide or at the airport are broadly divided into two types. Choose according to your travel style and schedule.

Tmoney Travel Card

·Use of Nationwide Public Transportation Buses, subways, taxis, airport buses, express buses, etc.
·Simple Payment Can be used at Tmoney payment merchants such as convenience stores and cafes.
·Partner Affiliate Benefits Exclusive special benefits provided at designated partners in tourism, shopping, culture, etc.
·Where to Purchase Manned bus ticket counters inside Incheon International Airport, convenience stores.

Card Types and Partner Affiliates ↗︎

Standard Transportation Card

A South Korean standard transportation card focused solely on transportation functions and convenience store payment functions.
Highly popular as a souvenir due to the reasonable card price and many cute South Korean character designs.
A separate purchase cost for the card itself occurs around 3,000 KRW to 5,000 KRW depending on the card design, and you must top up the balance after purchasing to use it. Topping up a prepaid transportation card is only possible with 'South Korean Won (KRW) cash.'
Where to Purchase: All brand convenience stores that can be seen anywhere nationwide (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, Emart24)

The Basics of Using Jeonju City Buses

Rules for Getting On and Off

Major attractions in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village, Gaekridan-gil Road, and Deokjin Park, are densely connected by city bus routes. If you remember a few rules, you can use the bus naturally like a local.

Getting On

When the bus stops, board through the 'front door.' As you board, lightly touch your transportation card onto the digital terminal visible on the right side of the driver's seat; the deducted fare and the remaining balance of the card will be displayed on the screen along with a "beep" sound.

Getting Off

When you arrive at your destination, exit through the 'back door' located in the middle or rear of the bus.
At this time, you must touch your transportation card once again
(off-tag) onto the terminal installed near the back door just before getting off.

Helping with an Affordable Journey

'Free Transfer' Benefits

If you successfully complete the off-tag, the bus fare will be applied as free (0 KRW) up to 2 times when transferring to a Jeonju city bus on another route within 30 minutes from the time of getting off.

If you do not scan your card when getting off, you will not only miss out on transfer benefits but a penalty (additional fare) may also be charged upon your next boarding, so the habit of scanning your card when getting off is crucial.

Jeonju City Transportation Information Center: Supports English, Japanese, and Chinese

Bus Information ↗︎

Essential Onboarding Guide for Foreigners

Using Taxis and Utilizing Taxi-Hailing Apps

When you are unfamiliar with the geography or when bus routes are ambiguous, using a taxi is the safest and fastest way to travel to your destination. In South Korea, hailing apps have become common, allowing you to travel safely to your destination.

On the Street

Catching an On-site Taxi

When catching a taxi directly on the street without using an app, you must check the red LED indicator light located at the bottom right of the taxi's front windshield.

When a taxi with the red Korean text '빈차 (Vacant)' turned on approaches, wave your hand lightly, and it will stop.
(Vehicles displaying '예약 (Reserved)' in green or orange cannot be boarded.)

※ On-site Payment Tip: After arriving at your destination, it is highly convenient as you can pay the fare not only with cash or an overseas credit card but also by handing a prepaid transportation card topped up at a convenience store earlier to the driver or touching it on the card terminal.

Recommended Taxi-Hailing Apps for Foreigners

k.ride — Kakao's Official App Exclusive for Foreigners

This is a global platform exclusive for foreign tourists introduced by Kakao Mobility, South Korea's No. 1 mobility enterprise. You can easily sign up through Google or Apple accounts, or email verification, without South Korean mobile phone number verification.

It supports automatic language translation chat, enabling smooth communication with the driver. Payment is highly convenient as it perfectly integrates not only overseas-issued credit cards but also global simple payments such as Alipay and GrabPay, and it boasts fast dispatch speeds in Jeonju.
Uber Taxi

You can use 'Uber,' the global ride-sharing app, exactly as it is in South Korea.
It is the most intuitive for foreigners because the app, account, and overseas-registered credit cards used abroad before coming to South Korea integrate seamlessly.

No separate identity verification is required, and since automatic payment takes place within the app,
there is no communication stress regarding explaining destinations or exchanging fares with the driver.

Essential Onboarding Guide for Foreigners

Useful Tips to Know

How to Enjoy Jeonju Most Deeply – Tour Taxi

If you want a private and comfortable journey to major attractions and hidden local restaurants in Jeonju beyond simple transportation, using a 'Tour Taxi' is a great method.

You can tour Jeonju on a customized course with the kind guidance of a veteran driver well-versed in Jeonju's geography.

Detailed Info & Reservation ↗︎

Convenient Taxi Fare Payment

When settling fares after using a taxi in downtown Jeonju, you can hand a charged transportation card to the driver or touch it directly on the card terminal instead of using cash or a credit card.

The process of exchanging change is omitted, allowing you to use it safely and conveniently.

Convenience Store Utilization Know-how with No Worries About Remaining Charged Balances

Even if an awkward amount of balance remains on your transportation card near the end of your trip, there is absolutely no need to worry. This is because you can pay with your transportation card just like a regular card when buying drinks, triangular gimbap, and souvenir snacks at all brand convenience stores located throughout Jeonju (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven, Emart24). This is a useful method to wisely consume even small remaining balances without creating heavy coins in your wallet.

Recommended Route-Finding App - NAVER Maps

To find your way most accurately throughout South Korean travel destinations, 'NAVER Maps' is recommended over Google Maps. It operates based on data from South Korea's largest portal, allowing you to check accurate operation information such as real-time public transportation updates and walking routes, as well as the exact operating hours, holidays, and break times of your destination in real time.
Especially for restaurants and cafes, you can preview detailed menus, prices, and vivid reviews written directly by locals. For some establishments, you can even easily apply for a visit reservation with a single click within the app.

·NAVER Maps

Usage Tip!
It supports multilingual services in English, Chinese, and Japanese, allowing foreign tourists to use it conveniently without language barriers. The app language automatically switches according to the language settings of your smartphone device, and you can easily find information even when searching for destinations in foreign languages such as English.

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