How to Ride the West Sea Golden Train (G-train): Route, Schedule and Stops (2026)
A tourist train running the Yongsan–Iksan route.
- Route
- Yongsan–Iksan
- Booking
- Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- Checked on
- 2026.10.01
About the train
- It has the world's first hanok-style ondol (heated floor) seating
- Car 3 has a café, an event space and a photo zone
Route
Yongsan–Iksan
Seats
It runs with 5 cars, and car 5 has 9 ondol-floor rooms for 3–6 people.
Booking
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
Cities to hop off and explore
Iksan — a city Randomtrip can pick for you.
FAQ
Where does the West Sea Golden Train go?
It runs the Yongsan–Iksan route.
How do I book the West Sea Golden Train?
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- VisitKorea - West Sea Golden Train · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Korail press release - 'Travel Autumn' perks: half price on 5 tourist trains (2025-09-16) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Asia Economy - 'Travel Autumn' starts in October (2026-09-15) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
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