How long does it take from City Hall to Gangdong by metro?

The journey from City Hall to Gangdong takes approximately 45 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 16.26 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from City Hall to Gangdong?

The token fare from City Hall to Gangdong is ₩1600. With a smart card the fare is ₩1500 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1500.

Which platform at City Hall for Gangdong?

At City Hall, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Seoul Station. Look for the electronic board showing "Seoul Station".

What is the last train from City Hall to Gangdong?

The last train from City Hall towards Seoul Station departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gangdong back towards City Hall departs at 00:00.

How many stops from City Hall to Gangdong?

There are 11 stops between City Hall and Gangdong on the Line 1. The stations are: City Hall, Seoul Station.

City Hall To Gangdong

ShortestShortest Route

City Hall

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Seoul Station

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Seoul Station

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.44 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Seoul Station — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Hyehwa

+5 min

Seoul Station

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Hyehwa

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Chungmuro

orange interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.18 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Dongdaemun History & Culture Park — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 5 ·Platform 5 Towards Gwanghwamun

+5 min

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangeaqua interchange

Platform 5·underground·Line 5Towards Gwanghwamun

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Singeumho

+3.15 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Wangsimni

green interchange

+6.29 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Gunja

+18.87 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Cheonho

+22.02 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Gangdong

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.64 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

16.26 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
City Hall	05:30	00:00	Towards Seoul Station
Gangdong	05:30	00:00	Towards City Hall

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₩1600

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₩1500

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1500

Save ₩100 per ride

Use your Seoul Metropolitan Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.20 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.01 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~65 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1600

Bike

₩108

Auto

₩226

Cab

₩408

Estimates for 16.26 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 1

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

City Hall

underground

City Hall, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

City Hall main exit· Seoul City Hall♿

City Hall south exit· Seoul City Hall♿

City Hall east exit· Seoul City Hall♿

City Hall west exit· Seoul City Hall♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Gangdong

underground

Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Gangdong main exit· Gangdong area♿

Gangdong south exit· Gangdong area♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water