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시외버스

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What is 시외버스?

시외버스 refers to inter-city buses that connect different cities or towns, usually covering longer distances than city buses. They are a common and affordable way to travel between regions in South Korea.

Usage and Context

People use 시외버스 when they want to travel outside their city but do not want to use trains or airplanes. It is common to buy tickets at 시외버스 터미널 (inter-city bus terminal), and sometimes advance purchase is recommended, especially during holidays.

Common Collocations

  • 시외버스 터미널: inter-city bus terminal, the main station for boarding and alighting.
  • 시외버스 표: inter-city bus ticket.
  • 시외버스 시간표: inter-city bus timetable.

Register and Politeness

시외버스 is a neutral noun used in everyday conversation and formal contexts alike. It is neither slang nor overly formal.

Learner Tips

A common confusion is mixing 시외버스 with 시내버스 (city bus). Remember, 시외버스 travels between cities, while 시내버스 operates within a city. Using the wrong term can cause misunderstandings about travel plans.

Example Sentences

시외버스를 타고 서울에서 부산까지 갔어요.

Sioebeoseureul tago Seoureseo Busankkaji gasseoyo.

I took an inter-city bus from Seoul to Busan.

시외버스 터미널에서 표를 미리 사는 것이 좋아요.

Sioebeoseu teomineoleseo pyoreul miri saneun geosi joayo.

It's better to buy tickets in advance at the inter-city bus terminal.

시외버스는 보통 장거리 여행에 많이 이용돼요.

Sioebeoseuneun botong janggeori yeohaenge mani iyongdwaeyo.

Inter-city buses are usually used a lot for long-distance travel.