Korean Dictionary
How to say "Transportation Fare" in Korean
“Transportation Fare” in Korean is 교통 요금 (pronounced "gyotong yogeum").
교통 요금
gyotong yogeum
Usage & Context
교통 요금 refers to the fare paid for public transportation in Korea. Seoul's integrated transit system calculates 교통 요금 based on total distance traveled regardless of how many transfers are made within the free transfer window. Korean 교통 요금 is considered affordable compared to many other developed countries.
Example Sentence
교통 요금이 올라서 대중교통비 부담이 커졌어요.
Transportation fares have gone up and the public transit cost burden has increased.
How to use 교통 요금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Transportation Fare” is 교통 요금, romanized as gyotong yogeum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' in 'yogurt' but with a harder 'g' and 'y'. 통 (tong) sounds like 'tong' in 'tongue'. 요 (yo) sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. 금 (geum) sounds like 'gum' in 'bubblegum'. Put it together as 'gyo-tong yo-geum' with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Comparing public transport costs.
서울은 교통 요금이 저렴한 편이에요.
Seoul's transportation fares are relatively cheap.
Describing payment method for transit.
교통 요금을 카드로 결제했어요.
I paid the transportation fare with a card.
Explaining a transit benefit.
환승하면 교통 요금이 할인돼요.
If you transfer, the transportation fare is discounted.
Cultural Context
Korea's public transportation, especially in major cities like Seoul, is renowned for its efficiency and affordability. Using a T-money card (or similar transit card) is highly recommended as it offers seamless travel and often small discounts compared to cash. The integrated fare system allows for free or discounted transfers between buses and subways within a certain time frame.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
교통 요금 인상
Transportation fare increase
교통 요금 할인
Transportation fare discount
교통 요금 결제
Transportation fare payment
Related Expressions
버스 요금
beoseu yogeum
Bus fare
지하철 요금
jihacheol yogeum
Subway fare
택시 요금
taeksi yogeum
Taxi fare
환승 요금
hwanseung yogeum
Transfer fare
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