TL-043 · Transport
Ask if a seat reservation is required for a train — Korean
A train-station conversation for checking whether a seat reservation is required, whether unreserved seating exists and where to make a reservation.
Quick answer
이 열차는 좌석 예약이 필요한가요?
Meaning Do I need a seat reservation for this train?
I yeolchaneun jwaseok yeyagi piryohangayo?
When to use it
Use this when you are unsure about the seating rules for a limited express or long-distance train. Showing the train name and departure time makes it easier for staff to check.
Core phrases
이 열차는 좌석 예약이 필요한가요?
I yeolchaneun jwaseok yeyagi piryohangayo?
Do I need a seat reservation for this train?
예약 없이 탈 수 있는 좌석이 있나요?
Yeyak eobsi tal su inneun jwaseogi innayo?
Are there any seats I can use without a reservation?
자유석이 있나요?
Jayuseogi innayo?
Are there any unreserved seats?
좌석은 어디에서 예약하면 되나요?
Jwaseogeun eodieseo yeyakhamyeon doenayo?
Where can I reserve a seat?
이 표에 좌석 예약도 포함되어 있나요?
I pyoe jwaseok yeyakdo pohamdoeeo innayo?
Does this ticket already include a seat reservation?
What you may hear
이 열차는 좌석 예약이 필요합니다.
I yeolchaneun jwaseok yeyagi piryohamnida.
A seat reservation is required for this train.
자유석도 있어서 예약 없이 탈 수 있습니다.
Jayuseokdo isseoseo yeyak eobsi tal su itseumnida.
There are unreserved seats, so you can board without a reservation.
How to respond
그럼 가장 빠른 시간으로 좌석을 예약하고 싶어요.
Geureom gajang ppareun siganeuro jwaseogeul yeyakhago sipeoyo.
Then I’d like to reserve a seat on the earliest train.
자유석은 어느 차량인가요?
Jayuseogeun eoneu charyangingayo?
Which cars have unreserved seats?
Mini conversation
You
이 열차는 좌석 예약이 필요한가요?
I yeolchaneun jwaseok yeyagi piryohangayo?
Do I need a seat reservation for this train?
Other person
이 열차는 지정석 예약이 필요합니다.
I yeolchaneun jijeongseok yeyagi piryohamnida.
You need a reserved seat for this train.
You
좌석은 어디에서 예약하면 되나요?
Jwaseogeun eodieseo yeyakhamyeon doenayo?
Where can I reserve a seat?
Other person
이 창구나 자동발매기에서 예약할 수 있습니다.
I changguna jadongbalmaegieseo yeyakhal su itseumnida.
You can reserve one at this counter or at the ticket machine.
You
그럼 여기에서 예약할게요.
Geureom yeogieseo yeyakhalgeyo.
Then I’ll reserve it here.
More natural
Some trains distinguish reserved and unreserved seating. Asking both “Do I need a reservation?” and “Are there unreserved seats?” can clarify the rules.
Good to know
Seating rules can differ even on the same route depending on the service. Confirm the rules for the exact train you plan to take.
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