Why go
Terminal geography matters more than the bus ride alone. Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Central City sit together by Express Bus Terminal station; Dong Seoul is at Gangbyeon; Nambu has its own Line 3 stop. Choosing the right arrival point can spare a long cross-city transfer with luggage.
The full story
Seoul’s intercity bus network is spread among several terminals, a useful reflection of the city’s scale and the directions its routes serve. Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Central City Terminal are adjacent to each other, so they form one large arrival zone around Express Bus Terminal station. Dong Seoul Bus Terminal at Gangbyeon is a separate eastern-side gateway, while Nambu Bus Terminal is another distinct option on Line 3. The terminal name is therefore part of the journey plan, not a detail to check after booking. Start by finding the terminal used by your route, then look at its subway connection and the district where you are sleeping. Long-distance buses commonly use rest stops, but the exact service pattern, ticketing and holiday demand can change. Confirm these with the operator rather than relying on an old timetable. Once in Seoul, use the terminal’s station as the anchor for the next leg instead of assuming all bus arrivals are near the historic center.