Due to the division between North and South Korea, it is impossible to enter Seoul by overland routes, however, of the nine major highways connecting cities throughout South Korea, six radiate into the city making it easily accessible by road from other parts of the country.

Emergency breakdown service:
Korea Automobile Association (tel: (02) 565 7001; website: www.kaa21.or.kr)

Seoul Express Bus Terminal, 19-4 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu (tel: (02) 535 4151/2; website: www.exterminal.co.kr) is the main depot for regular and deluxe inter-city express bus services. Deluxe services have spacious seats, mobile phones and on-route movies. Real-time schedules and seating availability are available through Kobus (tel: (02) 5366 4602; website: www.kobus.co.kr), the Express Bus Lines Association.