π€οΈ Korail Opens 2026 Lunar New Year Ticket Reservations A Complete Guide to Booking KTX & Long-Distance Train Tickets During Korea’s Busiest Travel Season Every year, the Lunar New Year holiday (μ€λ Seollal) becomes one of the most important travel periods in Korea. Families travel across the country, students head home, and major cities briefly empty out as millions of people move at the same time. Naturally, train tickets—especially KTX—sell out almost instantly. To help travelers prepare, Korail has officially announced its reservation schedule for the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday period, and this year’s system is designed to make the process smoother and more accessible for everyone. https://daily.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1095088 π 1. When Do Reservations Open? Korail divides ticket reservations into two phases: πΈ Priority Booking (Jan 15–16, 2026) Reserved for: Seniors aged 65+ Registered persons with disabilities National merit recipients This early access window ensures that transportation-disadvantaged passengers secure the seats they need during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. πΈ General Booking (Jan 19–21, 2026) Unlike ordinary ticket sales, Seollal bookings are separated by date and train line.This prevents server overload and helps distribute demand fairly. For example, one rail line may open on Jan 19, another on Jan 20, and so on. Travelers should check Korail’s official schedule to identify which day their preferred route opens. https://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0200&key=20260107.99099001529&kid= π§Ύ 2. Where & How to Reserve Reservations can be made through two official channels: π± Korail Talk App Korail’s mobile app offers a dedicated holiday page for quick booking. π» Korail Website A special reservation page will be available during the booking period.Travelers are strongly encouraged to log in early, as tickets often sell out within minutes. https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8452353 π³ 3. Payment Timeline Regardless of when tickets are reserved, payment opens at 12:00 a.m. on Jan 22, 2026. Each reservation type (priority or general) has a different payment deadline.β οΈ If payment is not completed within the allowed time, the reservation will be automatically canceled—a common mistake among first-time travelers. π 4. Information for Foreign Travelers International visitors can also use the Korail Pass (KR Pass) during this season. However, Seollal is the busiest travel week of the year, and even pass holders must secure seats in advance. Tips for foreign travelers: Complete login and payment information before 7:00 a.m. on your booking day. Have your passport and payment card ready. Expect high demand—KTX tickets often vanish in seconds. π§ 5. Summary at a Glance CategoryDates Priority booking Jan 15–16, 2026 General booking Jan 19–21, 2026 Payment opens Jan 22, 12:00 a.m. Reservation platforms Korail Talk App, Korail Website https://www.korail.com/ticket/main π Final Thoughts Booking train tickets during Korea’s Lunar New Year can feel overwhelming, even for locals. But with the schedule now released, traveling smoothly during Seollal is absolutely possible—especially if you prepare ahead, log in early, and double-check your payment deadline. If you're planning to travel across Korea during the holiday, mark your calendar and set your alarms.May your 2026 Seollal journey be smooth, safe, and full of warm reunions! πβ¨ #Korail #KTX #LunarNewYearTravel #Seollal2026 #KoreaTrainBooking #KorailReservation #KoreaTravelTips #KRPass #KoreaHolidayTravel #KTXBooking #TravelInKorea #VisitKorea #SeollalHoliday #KorailTalk #KoreanRailway #KoreaTransport #HolidayRush #KoreaTripPlanning #KoreanNewYear #TravelGuideKorea #KoreaTransportation #TrainTravelAsia #BackpackingKorea #KoreaItinerary #TravelAlertKorea #TrainTipsKorea #KoreanCultureTravel #KoreaHolidayGuide #SeollalTravel #BookEarlyKorea All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
