Korea has opened a pilot travel pass for foreign visitors in Busan, and it is a tool for independent clients rather than for coach groups. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization started the K-Tour Pass on 1 October 2026. Our Korea team sets out the details in its briefing on the K-Tour Pass in Busan. This note covers what it means when you sell Korea.
What the Pass Is
- Foreign visitors only. It is a pilot, so terms and partners can change.
- Two versions. One covers a day of travel to Busan, and one is sold together with the Korail Pass for two to five days.
- Rail and bus discounts. Reduced fares on intercity trains and buses to Busan.
- Attraction entry. Free entry at one of 35 partner attractions and discounts at around 50 more.
Which Clients It Suits
- FIT clients. Independent travellers going from Seoul to Busan by train can use it themselves.
- Extensions. Guests who stay in Busan after a group tour ends can use it for the extra days.
- Free days. It gives a group guest something to do on a day without a guide.
Where It Does Not Help
- Coach groups. A group on a private coach with pre-booked entries already has transport and tickets, so the pass adds little.
- Fixed schedules. Each traveller buys and holds a pass, which does not fit a tight group timetable.
How to Handle It
- Check the current terms. Because it is a pilot, confirm the version, the seller and the partner list before you quote.
- Say who buys it. The traveller buys it, normally through an online seller, and collects the card at an airport or station.
- Keep the programme separate. Price the planned programme as you would anyway, and treat the pass as an optional extra for guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a group use the K-Tour Pass?
Individual members can, but a coach group with booked entries gains little. It suits FIT clients, extensions and free days.
Where is the K-Tour Pass valid?
It is a pilot for Busan, with discounts on trains and buses to the city and entry to partner attractions there.
Does the pass replace a planned programme?
No. It is an option for independent time. Transfers, guides and group entries are planned separately.
Where Explera Fits
Our Korea team plans Busan stays, rail travel, guided days and extensions, and tells you when the pass helps a client and when a private transfer is the better buy.
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