When traveling by train within the country, you can’t miss out on the SRT train. Departing from Suseo Station by high-speed train, you can quickly travel to various areas in Korea such as Mokpo, Yeosu, and Gyeongju, so many people not only travel but also conveniently commute to work.
If you frequently use public transportation, you’re probably looking for ways to get there cheaper. Today we will learn more about the SRT train discount system!
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Let’s learn about the SRT discount system!
1. Basic discount
2. Group discount
3. Public: Infants, children, senior citizens, disabled people, people of national merit (can be combined with basic discount)
4. Pregnant women, multiple children, basic living, teenagers
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Let’s learn about the SRT discount system!
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1. Basic discount
This discount applies to all customers using SRT and can be applied concurrently with groups or the public.
Stopping stations: 0.2% fare discount provided depending on the number of stations stopping during the train section.
Media: 0.1% discount on weekday fares when reserving tickets through the SRT website or app
※ However, it only applies to weekdays (Monday to Friday) and excludes weekends, public holidays, and substitute holidays.
2. Group discount
As a discount applied to increase demand for SRT and secure price competitiveness, group customers of 10 or more people can receive a 10% discount on fares.
However, it is only available to groups of 10 or more people with the same schedule.
Go to SRT homepage
3. Public: Infants, children, senior citizens, disabled people, people of national merit (can be combined with basic discount)
Infant: There is no separate train cost for an infant under 6 years of age per guardian (however, 75% of the fare is charged when seat is assigned)
Children: 50% discount on fare for children over 6 years old but under 13 years old
Senior Citizens: Senior citizens over 65 years of age. Cost will be reduced by 30% on weekdays (Monday to Friday) (excluding weekends/public holidays and substitute holidays).
Disabled persons: Fare reduction benefits apply to persons with disabilities as defined in the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act and its enforcement ordinance.
Category Discount rate Remarks
severe
(Disabled people with severe disabilities) 50% including one guardian
mild
(Disabled people with mild disabilities) 30% Excluding weekends and public holidays
Persons of national merit: Persons of national merit (different), persons of independence, and 5.18 democracy meritorious persons (including guardians of grades 1 and 2 of disability) can ride free six times a year, after which a 50% discount applies.
Military service member: 5% discount applied (excluding special room rates)
4. Pregnant women, multiple children, basic living, teenagers
SRT-Pink: Pregnant women
Among SRT members, pregnant women and one guardian who have completed the registration and certification process will receive a 30% discount on fares depending on the ridership rate for each train. When using the train, you can purchase a ticket on the SR website or SRT app up to 20 minutes before train departure (available twice a day and 10 times a month).
[How to register for SRT pregnant women discount]
1. Government 24 Access > Civil service > One-stop service > Convenient pregnancy one-stop service support
2. SR website (https://etk.srail.kr) > My Page > Public discount application information > Select pregnant women
Benefits for pregnant women How to apply for convenient pregnancy one-stop service!
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SRT-Yellow: Multi-child family
Among SRT members, those who have registered and completed verification as members with two or more children under the age of 25 are eligible.
Depending on the ridership rate for each train, if at least 3 or more registered family members use the train, they will receive a 30% discount on the adult fare (available twice a day, 10 times a month). Purchases can be made through the website or SRT app up to 20 minutes before train departure.
※ A single ticket is issued, with family name written on it (ID must be presented when boarding)
[Multi-child family registration method]
1. Government 24 Access> Civil Service Service> One-Stop Service> Happy Childbirth One-Stop Service Support
2. SR website (https://etk.srail.kr) > My Page > Public discount application information > Multi-child family registration selection
Happiness Birth One-Stop Service Application Method and Qualification Conditions
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SRT-Green: Basic life
If you are a recipient of basic livelihood security and have completed registration and certification, you are eligible. Depending on the ridership rate for each train, you can receive a 30% discount on assigned seats, and you can purchase tickets through the website or SRT app up to 20 minutes before train departure (available twice a day, eight times a month).
※ Present ID when boarding the train
※ Discount requires re-registration every year for one year from the registration date.
Go to register for basic living discount
SRT-Blue: Youth
Members aged 13 or older and under 25 who have completed the registration process can receive a 10% discount depending on the ridership rate for each train. (Available twice a day, eight times a month)
You can purchase a ticket through the SR website or app up to 20 minutes before the train departure.
Click here to register for youth discount
SRT-White: Model Taxpayer
SR members are eligible for exemplary taxpayers who have received a “Taxpayer’s Day” award from the National Tax Service, and are applicable for one year from the date of selection. Depending on the train ridership rate, up to 30% is applied only to taxpayers in good standing (excluding special room fares, discount only on fares).
When using the train, you can purchase a ticket through the SR website or app up to 20 minutes before the train departs.
※ Bring documents and ID card to prove that you are a model taxpayer.
Today, we learned about the discount system that can be used inexpensively when using SRT trains. There seem to be quite a few people who don’t know that there are much more benefits than they thought.
I think this would be useful information not only for commuting to and from work, but also for those who are going on a train trip. In particular, if you are eligible for the above, please do not miss out on the benefits and go on a pleasant trip with your family or loved ones at an affordable price.