A comfortable trip from Cheongju (Osung Station) to Seoul (Gwangmyeong Station) on the KTX! A report on everything from reservations to the onboard experience**

I chose Korea's high-speed train KTX as a way to travel from the Cheongju area to Seoul. This is a ride from Osong Station (Osong Station), about 30 minutes by bus from Cheongju city, to Gwangmyeong Station near Seoul. Since my destination in Seoul was the Gangnam area, I got off at Gwangmyeong Station in southern Seoul. **Reservations and Tickets** - Book your KTX ticket in advance on Trip.com. - The fare from Osong Station to Gwangmyeong Station was 1,917 yen. - If you book on Trip.com, you don't need to exchange it for a paper ticket at the station counter. When the conductor comes to check your ticket on the train, just show him your Trip.com reservation screen (e-ticket), so it's very smooth. **Select KTX-sancheon** - There are several types of KTX cars, but this time I chose "KTX-sancheon". - The main feature is that all the seats face the direction of travel. There are no seats facing the opposite direction, so you can enjoy a comfortable ride. **Interior and ride comfort** ・The journey from Osung Station to Gwangmyeong Station takes just 30 minutes, which is a breeze. ・When I got on, the train was full, but it was very quiet inside, and hardly anyone was talking. ・The seat spacing felt a little narrower than on the Shinkansen in Japan, but it was comfortable enough for a 30-minute ride. ・As for the cleanliness of the train, I had the impression that the Shinkansen was slightly better, but it was kept clean without any problems. **Overall review** I felt that the KTX was very cost-effective, as it was a short and comfortable journey and the fare was reasonable. I think it's a very convenient option for traveling from Cheongju (Osung Station) to Seoul. #ktx #Cheongju #AbsolutelyFreeTravel