KORAIL’s eco-friendly Nuriro train, operating on the Yeongdong Line, passes near Mukho Station. Train travel allows passengers to enjoy a comfortable journey while avoiding the hassles of long-distance driving, traffic congestion and parking difficulties. Courtesy of KORAIL
During the summer holidays, travelers map out plans to recharge, but the prospect of repeated long-distance driving and traffic congestion often deters them. Train travel is gaining attention as an alternative that offers a full vacation experience while avoiding these burdens. The rail system is evolving beyond a simple means of transportation into a comprehensive travel platform.
Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) introduced three-day, two-night premium train travel packages this summer. The flagship packages are the Namdo Train Dulle-gil, which connects the southern region, and the Sanhaejinmi Expedition, which travels through Gangwon Province.
The itineraries include KTX transportation, hotel stays, major tourist attractions and regional specialties. Travelers can conveniently experience the highlights of the southern and northern regions without needing to book transportation, lodging and restaurants separately.
The Namdo Train Dulle-gil connects major travel destinations in South Jeolla Province and South Gyeongsang Province along southern rail networks, including the Gyeongjeon Line and the Mokpo-Boseong Line. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, KORAIL created the itinerary by collaborating with five southern local governments — Busan, Gwangju, Ulsan, South Jeolla Province and South Gyeongsang Province. The core strategy is linking the Gyeongjeon and Mokpo-Boseong lines to unify the Jeolla and South Gyeongsang regions into a single tourism zone.
