@@anthonyr7323 haha the Finns and Estonians can drive themselves via Sweden, Denmark, Germany, etc for the "land" portion while they stay hostile towards Russia 😅.
The lack of service is pretty normal for trains in Asia. Japanese Shinkansen trains also don't have free food provided in Green (first) class, though there is a trolley service you can pay for. There is a 'super first class', called gran class on some of the longest distance trains in Japan, with an airline business style seat and with a small meal service (more of a snack tho tbh), but this KTX 1st is a similar service to Japanese green class
And in fact also in much of Europe. I think the UK is one of the only exceptions. This KTX train is actually a French TGV, with the same level of comfort and service you'd find in France.
@@anonomia5535 Yep. The KTX Model 1 is the one that is similar to the TGV, whereas there is another modern variant of the KTX line known as KTX II or KTX-Samcheon.
Usually, there are wireless charging devices on KTX, so you can charge your phone. As a Korean, I feel sorry for getting on a train that has no chargers😢
Top of the Space Needle in Seattle to the Cannon in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Train vs Plane, public transport only. Now that would be a race to see!😊
Pretty much. The KTX-I models have barely changed since their debut in 2004. The KTX-II is a bit better in specs and was made by Hyundai Rotem in 2010 where the KTX-I was originally made by Alstom, hence the similarity to TGV. If you go ride SRT, they have the same train model as the KTX-II, with even better interiors that have power outlets and a unique station from where they operate. First class on the KTX-I is like economy on the SRT
2-2 배열의 우등실은 일반실과 거의 차이가 없음. 특실의 장점이 1인석이고 항상 1인석이 먼저 팔림. 우등실의 AVOD는 휴대폰과 노트북이 있는데 굳이 사용할 가치가 없다. 청룡이 서대동부만 정차한다고 해도 특실만 이용했던 사람 입장에서는 돈값 못하는 청룡 우등실보다 기존 KTX 특실을 이용하는 것이 더 편함. 우등실은 법인카드로 기차타는 비즈니스 목적 아닌 이상 돈이 매우 아깝다.
Love from Korea!! I really waited for this video for a long time… Finally you guys had done!! Seoul to Busan racing video is always great for Korean just like me :)
Oh wow - was in SK in March and did the KTX to Busan! Great trip - can't wait to see this vlog! Liam - you'd have done better to have got the line 1 Metro down to Seoul Station - only around 3 stops from where you started. 🇰🇷🚄
Great video! As someone who lives in Korea, I loved seeing familiar places through your perspective. You captured the spirit of travel here so well. Looking forward to more of your adventures!
These races are quite cool, however they always loose meaning as soon as they take cabs to the final destination: they should use public transport only (buses/metro)
Took the KTX when I was in Korea back in February, such a simple and easy commute compared to the horror trains we have in the UK and for the price too
@3:57 Nicky: "and I can see one of these A220's right here". Also Nicky: Points to an Asiana A350: (The 220 was very far left of that shot in the corner 🤣
KTX does have a changing port depending on where you sit. And they also provide you with a small bottle of water and some cookies. They don't pass it out to you, you have to look for it. It usually by the door. Sometimes airplane could be cheaper than train depending on date and time.
Flight within korea and Japan can be turbulent. Right now it is a monsoon season plus jetstream flow from central asia and mongolia etc does flow directly over the peninsular. Which makes it one of most turbulent region to fly in the world.
Preferred modes depend on your origin and destination, and a cost. In Seoul, Gimpo Airport is in west Seoul, Express Bus Terminal is in south Seoul, East Seoul Terminal is in east Seoul, Seoul Station is in central Seoul, and Suseo Station is in south-east Seoul. In Busan, Gimhae Airport is in west Busan, Nopo Bus Terminal is in north Busan, Haeundae Intercity Bus Stop is in east Busan, and Busan Station is in south Busan. In addition, a new KTX-Eum service will soon be launched in late 2024, which will connect Cheongnyangni Station (east Seoul) and Bujeon Station (central Busan) via Sinhaeundae Station (east Busan). Basically, where you start and end will mostly decide what you should use, but in terms of cost, intercity bus and Mugunghwa-ho (traditional long-distance train) are usually the cheapest options. High-speed trains are not very expensive but hard to get tickets because of higher demands. Planes are the least preferred option unless your point is in west Seoul, yet if it is possible to get heavily discounted tickets, it can be par with high-speed trains. Likewise, similar things happen when you drive on highway (expressway, technically) network as there are multiple routes. Tolls will be little cheaper than that of public transportation options, but gas prices are crazily expensive in South Korea; hence, driving your own car (if not taking other passengers) is the most expensive option, generally.
Yep domestic Korean air travel is best suited for international conection out of Seoul otherwise for domestic travel the train is the way to go given the state is roughly the size of Indiana.
I love love LOVED the movie Train to Busan (same with Peninsula- definitely give that a watch too!), this could be a fun series ultimately about different routes from film/tv/books/etc. !
A lot of fun. Videos are so well produced. I had a feeling Nicky would turn into a zombie. Train First was a bit disappointing in terms of what it offered.
Great video TPG UK 🇬🇧 Team! Personally I rooted for Liam on the train but I do still love all planes as I’m an avgeek through and through and the Korean Air Airbus A220 looks pretty good! Wow! 🤩 I was shocked especially since I’ve never seen a video on a Korean A220! I love the Airbus A220! Cheers 🥂 mates! -Caleb’s Aviation 😎
Maybe you should race: From Paris to Amsterdam: 3 hours and 22 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 15 minutes flight. From Zurich to Milan: 3 hours and 17 minutes by train vs. 55 minute flight. From Milan to Rome: 3 hours and 5 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 10 minutes flight. From Beijing to Shanghai: 4 hours and 24 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 55 minutes flight.
Seoul airport (x) -> Gimpo airport (o) / Busan airport (x) -> Gimhae airport (o). FYI, the airport name Seoul airport is a military airport located in the southeastern adjacent city of Seoul.
If you liked Train to Busan (pronounced Pusan) then watch Peninsula movie as its the prequel. Another fun fact the leading man in Train to Busan played the train station manager in Squid Game and soon to be Squid Game 2.
In the case of ktx-1, which is said to have a first class, it was licensed production as a motif of an old TGV model made in the late 90s, so there must be a reason why it can feel quite ordinary, not only quite old
I was cheering for Liam… poor chap always seems to be stuck in economy class so he deserves some joy in his life 😁 but Liam also seems to be traveling too much and he’s forgotten what First Class represents on South West Railways, for the sake of example, in the UK 😁😉
There is no service in first ķclass trains across Asia this is the norm in Japan and china too and you have to book gran class in Japan and business class in china to get food service as these are the ultra expensive first class
Great work guys on another fun video review and fab to see KTX high speed rail taking the lead! Had you thought about maybe reviewing the high speed train vs plane on Taipei/Kaohsiung (Taiwan) or even Beijing/Shanghai?!
I LOVE these vids. If given a choice between flying and taking a high speed train, I ALWAYS choose the train. Also, PLEASE get a gimbal.
Agreed
I would also take the KTX.
오, 드디어 한국편이 나왔군요🎉
재미있는 영상입니다. 대부분은 부산을
가면 한국사람들은 비행기보다는 고속철도를 타는편입니다. ㅋ
하지만 김포-울산/김해 노선은 항상 흑자
한국인 시청자가 저만 있는게 아니었군요 ㅋㅋ
실제로는 김포발 부산, 울산 뱅기도 사람 많음.
대부분 상용(비즈니스) 수요지만
갑자기 보니까 한국인 많네요 ㅎㅎ
강서 김포사람 말고 거의 다 케텍스 선호하지
Try to race Helsinki and Tallinn.
Maybe even 3 routes: air, sea - and land. 🤣
Very cool IDEA!!! 😀
How to do land? Via Russia?
@@anthonyr7323 haha the Finns and Estonians can drive themselves via Sweden, Denmark, Germany, etc for the "land" portion while they stay hostile towards Russia 😅.
What a race. But really nobody really won, as there wasn't a pluffy pillow in sight 😭
This! The most important thing.
We miss a pluffy pillow 😢
The lack of service is pretty normal for trains in Asia. Japanese Shinkansen trains also don't have free food provided in Green (first) class, though there is a trolley service you can pay for. There is a 'super first class', called gran class on some of the longest distance trains in Japan, with an airline business style seat and with a small meal service (more of a snack tho tbh), but this KTX 1st is a similar service to Japanese green class
And in fact also in much of Europe. I think the UK is one of the only exceptions. This KTX train is actually a French TGV, with the same level of comfort and service you'd find in France.
@anonomia5535 no wonder why it always looked so familar! Because its a TGV haha
@@anonomia5535 Yep. The KTX Model 1 is the one that is similar to the TGV, whereas there is another modern variant of the KTX line known as KTX II or KTX-Samcheon.
The green car Shinkansen trolley service has been eliminated as of 2024.
Indian trains do give food for 1st class passengers in Vande Bharat Trains & overnight sleeper trains which is included in the ticket price itself.
Usually, there are wireless charging devices on KTX, so you can charge your phone. As a Korean, I feel sorry for getting on a train that has no chargers😢
아니 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 찐 한국인들이 해야되는 컨텐츠를 TPG가 하고 있어 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㄹㅇㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Top of the Space Needle in Seattle to the Cannon in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Train vs Plane, public transport only. Now that would be a race to see!😊
Another option is seaplane from downtown Seattle to Vancouver!
@5:18 That is first class on the KTX's oldest High Speed Trains, First class on the new ones, have backseat TV's and insane quality.
Pretty much. The KTX-I models have barely changed since their debut in 2004. The KTX-II is a bit better in specs and was made by Hyundai Rotem in 2010 where the KTX-I was originally made by Alstom, hence the similarity to TGV. If you go ride SRT, they have the same train model as the KTX-II, with even better interiors that have power outlets and a unique station from where they operate. First class on the KTX-I is like economy on the SRT
2-2 배열의 우등실은 일반실과 거의 차이가 없음. 특실의 장점이 1인석이고 항상 1인석이 먼저 팔림. 우등실의 AVOD는 휴대폰과 노트북이 있는데 굳이 사용할 가치가 없다. 청룡이 서대동부만 정차한다고 해도 특실만 이용했던 사람 입장에서는 돈값 못하는 청룡 우등실보다 기존 KTX 특실을 이용하는 것이 더 편함. 우등실은 법인카드로 기차타는 비즈니스 목적 아닌 이상 돈이 매우 아깝다.
YAS! You're in my home country of birth! Nicky could have gone to Seoul station and taken a train to gimpo airport
Love from Korea!!
I really waited for this video for a long time…
Finally you guys had done!!
Seoul to Busan racing video is always great for Korean just like me :)
Hey guys, actually Busan (Gimhae) airport is a military airport, so photoshooting or videos are not allowed there.
Oh wow - was in SK in March and did the KTX to Busan! Great trip - can't wait to see this vlog! Liam - you'd have done better to have got the line 1 Metro down to Seoul Station - only around 3 stops from where you started. 🇰🇷🚄
That train audio jack looks like the tube headphone ones you got on jumbo jets in the 80s. The little dials just took me right back.
That was so fun. As someone who has taken the train to busan twice, I always had this question and you guys answered it
Thanks for including the cost breakdown, super helpful to compare!
i dont care if the train takes an hour longer. it's so much more comfortable and far less stressful
Really loved when Nicky turned into a zombie😂😂. Nice video and fantastic editing😊😊
its soo funny as a korean that you guys are mentioning about Train to Busan after a long time of releasing 😂
Lmao this is what i literally JUST needed. Planning on going to Korea
Please do aer Lingus business and economy long haul
No one should be subjected to AL economy long haul. Our 330 seat had less room than a commuter jet.
Maybe Ord to dub
How about Aer Lingus Narrow VS Widebody flights the A330 VS A321LR
Great video! As someone who lives in Korea, I loved seeing familiar places through your perspective. You captured the spirit of travel here so well. Looking forward to more of your adventures!
As an avgeek who enjoyed watching train to busan, I approve of this
These races are quite cool, however they always loose meaning as soon as they take cabs to the final destination: they should use public transport only (buses/metro)
Took the KTX when I was in Korea back in February, such a simple and easy commute compared to the horror trains we have in the UK and for the price too
@3:57 Nicky: "and I can see one of these A220's right here". Also Nicky: Points to an Asiana A350: (The 220 was very far left of that shot in the corner 🤣
Asiana A350 does not operate in Gimpo Airport. It was hard to see but probably he pointed out Asiana A321 or A330.
It's an A330 or B767. Asiana operates A350's from the larger Incheon Airport.
Even on the same KTX, the time required varies depending on the train configuration!
KTX does have a changing port depending on where you sit. And they also provide you with a small bottle of water and some cookies. They don't pass it out to you, you have to look for it. It usually by the door. Sometimes airplane could be cheaper than train depending on date and time.
oh you guys came to Korea! 반가워요!!
Absolutely GREAT VIDEO!!!! You should do Vienna to Budapest Train vs. Plane
i love this, been watching y'all for a while its my dream to do fun vlogs like this
welcome and i wanna see another countries race later too, good luck!
Loved this!!! and Train to Busan is an EPIC movie.
great production! Love it
While zombies are chasing....
I'm literally debating whether I should take the train or airplane going to Seoul from Busan. :) Thanks for the video~!
Right but why do you run at the start of all these videos? The train and plane departure times are fixed.
Do aer Lingus long haul
Every single Video is so awesome 😅👍👍
Flight within korea and Japan can be turbulent. Right now it is a monsoon season plus jetstream flow from central asia and mongolia etc does flow directly over the peninsular. Which makes it one of most turbulent region to fly in the world.
I see!!!!
the old MD 80 was 3/2. i loved flying that plane.
철도를 이용하면 도심지를 바로 갈 수 있고 비행기를 이용하면 추가로 도심지까지 이동 시간이 꽤 걸리죠.
그런면에서 철도가 아주 유리하죠
5:18 The charging port is hidden, and why didn't you bring the special room items placed in the aisle, such as free cookies and bottled water?
Preferred modes depend on your origin and destination, and a cost.
In Seoul, Gimpo Airport is in west Seoul, Express Bus Terminal is in south Seoul, East Seoul Terminal is in east Seoul, Seoul Station is in central Seoul, and Suseo Station is in south-east Seoul.
In Busan, Gimhae Airport is in west Busan, Nopo Bus Terminal is in north Busan, Haeundae Intercity Bus Stop is in east Busan, and Busan Station is in south Busan.
In addition, a new KTX-Eum service will soon be launched in late 2024, which will connect Cheongnyangni Station (east Seoul) and Bujeon Station (central Busan) via Sinhaeundae Station (east Busan).
Basically, where you start and end will mostly decide what you should use, but in terms of cost, intercity bus and Mugunghwa-ho (traditional long-distance train) are usually the cheapest options. High-speed trains are not very expensive but hard to get tickets because of higher demands. Planes are the least preferred option unless your point is in west Seoul, yet if it is possible to get heavily discounted tickets, it can be par with high-speed trains.
Likewise, similar things happen when you drive on highway (expressway, technically) network as there are multiple routes. Tolls will be little cheaper than that of public transportation options, but gas prices are crazily expensive in South Korea; hence, driving your own car (if not taking other passengers) is the most expensive option, generally.
Yep domestic Korean air travel is best suited for international conection out of Seoul otherwise for domestic travel the train is the way to go given the state is roughly the size of Indiana.
Race vids are my favourites! Wtg Liam!
The KTX train looks like an old French TGV 😅
That's because it is! Korea's KTX-1 was based on Alstom's TGV and KTX-2 based on a tech-transfer agreement so it's still kinda-sorta-TGV.
@@christianbayerstein5243 yep becuase Japanese and Chinese tech is last on thier priority list🤣
It actually is. First version of KTX was supplied by Alstom. Now all KTX trains are manufactured by Hyundai Rotem.
@@ogjk Chinese high speed rail back then was terrible.
@@ogjkChinese high speed train looted from Germany and Japan.
5:34 bro charging port is literally behind you on the wall lol
lcc flights are much cheaper. The fare is similar to KTX or cheaper depending on the time of day. It is expensive because you take FSC.
I love love LOVED the movie Train to Busan (same with Peninsula- definitely give that a watch too!), this could be a fun series ultimately about different routes from film/tv/books/etc. !
A lot of fun. Videos are so well produced. I had a feeling Nicky would turn into a zombie. Train First was a bit disappointing in terms of what it offered.
Nice Franklin BBQ shirt. My first time there Aaron himself served us.
KTX 중에서 KTX 산천이라는 열차종류가 있습니다. 그 열차는 더 최신 열차라 더 깔끔하며 조명도 더 밝고, 무선충전기가 있으며 콘센트도 있습니다.
경복궁에서 부산타워면 서울역과 부산역이 가까운 철도가 많이 유리하죠
Great video TPG UK 🇬🇧 Team!
Personally I rooted for Liam on the train but I do still love all planes as I’m an avgeek through and through and the Korean Air Airbus A220 looks pretty good! Wow! 🤩 I was shocked especially since I’ve never seen a video on a Korean A220! I love the Airbus A220!
Cheers 🥂 mates!
-Caleb’s Aviation 😎
First, Love the Vids
(Airport buses are faster than Taxi)
I saw the movie train to Busan. Would love a movie plane to Busan in the same genre.
Maybe you should race:
From Paris to Amsterdam: 3 hours and 22 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 15 minutes flight.
From Zurich to Milan: 3 hours and 17 minutes by train vs. 55 minute flight.
From Milan to Rome: 3 hours and 5 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 10 minutes flight.
From Beijing to Shanghai: 4 hours and 24 minutes by train vs. 1 hour and 55 minutes flight.
Seoul airport (x) -> Gimpo airport (o) / Busan airport (x) -> Gimhae airport (o). FYI, the airport name Seoul airport is a military airport located in the southeastern adjacent city of Seoul.
train to busan! did u guys encounter some zombiebiters :D
If you liked Train to Busan (pronounced Pusan) then watch Peninsula movie as its the prequel. Another fun fact the leading man in Train to Busan played the train station manager in Squid Game and soon to be Squid Game 2.
mate you should have taken the airport railway from seoul station
Oh, you took the Old-Model Train to Busan... New ones Do get equipped with wireless phone charger.
Great stuff
actually it's quite funny that train has departed from platform number 4, because four in South Korea is considered an unlucky number ;)
Liam WON!!! Curious what the total time was for each route, did I miss that?
I was just there three weeks ago. Deja vu moments.
Reminds me of the Train to Busan movie
I like how they suggested that 1st class trains are nicer in Europe. I've been on plenty and that is pretty standard.
In the case of ktx-1, which is said to have a first class, it was licensed production as a motif of an old TGV model made in the late 90s, so there must be a reason why it can feel quite ordinary, not only quite old
please come to Mainland China and try out the different configurations in the bullet train
Not enough film of South Korea
You should try Copenhagen to Aarhus start either at Rådhuspladsen, Tivoli or Nyhavn and go to Aarhus and stop at Aros or something
I was cheering for Liam… poor chap always seems to be stuck in economy class so he deserves some joy in his life 😁 but Liam also seems to be traveling too much and he’s forgotten what First Class represents on South West Railways, for the sake of example, in the UK 😁😉
You need to do an indian overnight sleeper train. Nicky as a torture in the overfilled sleeper train and the other guy flies first class airplane...
how much time did he beat him by???
Welcome to Korea!!
Top gear / grand tour vibes! Love it
Yeah Plane vs Bullet train, semoga suatu hari negara saya punya bullet train
Why take caps when metros are more better than caps?
Welcome to korea ❤
Transportation in Korea is a bit expensive.
I’m Korean I hope you guys like the country’s transportation
Careful with the zombies
Please do westjet vs air canada
Train every time no matter what. Give me zombie train AND give me death.
Welcome
lowkey kinda unfair bc the busan station is closer to the busan tower than the airpot
I love watching train to Busan every so often. It's a great zombie movie with lots of suspense. The ending was nice, but it also sucked. iykyk
There is no service in first ķclass trains across Asia this is the norm in Japan and china too and you have to book gran class in Japan and business class in china to get food service as these are the ultra expensive first class
I was in Seoul and Busan in April. This is epic!!! This brings back the memories I love it.
Me too! I was on a train to Busan last October and had a tremendous amount of fun dodging maraunding zombies!
Taxi is usually not allow in this type of race❗
How much did you lose by time wise?
Not using taxis all the time would make these so much more interesting.
Very clear, which is the right choice to drive! 👍
Wtf happened to Liam’s face in the photo ??!!!!!😂😂😂
First to comment
nice video!! well done for not taking videos of military facilities in Gimhae Airport. It is against the law.
Great work guys on another fun video review and fab to see KTX high speed rail taking the lead! Had you thought about maybe reviewing the high speed train vs plane on Taipei/Kaohsiung (Taiwan) or even Beijing/Shanghai?!
Please do it in türkiye ❤