Big dog traveling across Korea? Best way?

[Scarlet13]

I need advice on transporting a big dog from Seoul to Changwon (an hour south of Busan). How would I do this? I'm thinking of extending my contract and if I do he has to come out here. What is the safest way to get him here?

[Karen]

Well, by car would be the most comfortable way. Barring that, maybe KTX to Busan followed by car rental or a transport service?

When we left Korea we hired a call-van from Daejeon to Incheon airport for 2 humans + 2 dogs + crates and luggage. It was a 3.5 hour drive for maybe 150,000 won. We reserved them a week or so in advance and asked specifically if dogs were OK. Got the number of a few companies by loitering around the airport drop-off spot in our neighbourhood and jotting down the cell numbers on the side of the vans.

[luvadog]

Well, by car would be the most comfortable way. Barring that, maybe KTX to Busan followed by car rental or a transport service?

When we left Korea we hired a call-van from Daejeon to Incheon airport for 2 humans + 2 dogs + crates and luggage. It was a 3.5 hour drive for maybe 150,000 won. We reserved them a week or so in advance and asked specifically if dogs were OK. Got the number of a few companies by loitering around the airport drop-off spot in our neighbourhood and jotting down the cell numbers on the side of the vans.


Does KTX allow big dogs? Where do they ride?

[Scarlet13]

Does KTX allow big dogs? Where do they ride?

Yes they do, you should ask Tim, I am not sure where they put big dogs, but little/medium dogs can stay with you. But to be honest if you are going from Daejeon to Incheon I'd just pay the 200,000 to a taxi driver to get there it would be will worth the money, when you consider dogs, kennels, luggage.

[Korea Animal Transport]

There is a Dog Taxi company that I know of. We used it once for a domestic transport.
Fully air-conditioned and I remember that the fare was not too bad.

I can't find the number right now, but if you still need it you can msg me and tell me where you would like to transport your pet from and to where.