K-Tour Pass for foreigners: price, what's included and where to get it (2026)
Korea's new tourist-only K-Tour Pass costs ₩15,000 and bundles discounted travel to Busan, a free Busan attraction and partner discounts. It launched Oct 1, 2026 as a Busan pilot.
Haeundae Beach, Busan · Photo: Mobius6 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Price
- ₩15,000 (two types)
- Who
- Foreign tourists only
- Buy
- Klook or Web Tour (app or website)
- Card
- Free at airport and station kiosks
The two passes
- PASS 11-day trip pass to Busan
A discount on a one-way intercity trip to Busan and on airport express fares.
- PASS 2Korail Pass add-on
A discount when you buy a 2–5 day Korail Pass.
- BOTHFree Busan attraction + partner discounts
Free entry to 1 of 35 Busan attractions and discounts at 50 partner shops.
Getting the card
- WHEREKiosks at airports and stations
Incheon, Gimpo and Gimhae international airports, Seoul Station and Busan Station. The card is free.
서울역Google Maps - TOP UPKRW cash or a foreign credit card
At the kiosk you can use cash or a foreign card; online top-ups take foreign cards only. You can pay public transport with it and use it like a debit card.
Local tips
- It's a Busan pilot: the perks don't cover Seoul transit, so it's best for a Busan side trip.
- Compare the price of a Korail Pass with and without the discount before buying.
- The government plans to expand it to more regions in 2027.
FAQ
What is the K-Tour Pass?
A tourist-only pass launched by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization on Oct 1, 2026. It combines a transit payment card with discounts on travel to Busan, a free Busan attraction and partner discounts.
How much is the K-Tour Pass?
₩15,000 for either type: Pass 1 (a one-day trip pass to Busan) or Pass 2 (linked to a 2–5 day Korail Pass).
Where do I buy it?
On Klook or Web Tour, via their app or website. Pick up the free physical card at kiosks at Incheon, Gimpo or Gimhae airport, Seoul Station or Busan Station.
Can I use it in Seoul?
The pass perks are for Busan during the pilot and don't cover Seoul transit.
Sources: Newspim (Oct 1, 2026) · Korea Time News (MCST announcement)