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

The journey from City Hall to Gyeongbokgung takes approximately 18 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 6.12 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from City Hall to Gyeongbokgung?

The token fare from City Hall to Gyeongbokgung is ₩1400. With a smart card the fare is ₩1300 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1300.

Which platform at City Hall for Gyeongbokgung?

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 Gyeongbokgung?

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

How many stops from City Hall to Gyeongbokgung?

There are 4 stops between City Hall and Gyeongbokgung on the Line 1. The stations are: City Hall, Jonggak, Jongno 3-ga.

City Hall To Gyeongbokgung

ShortestShortest Route

City Hall

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Seoul Station

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

Jonggak

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

orange interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.89 km

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

interchange Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Gyeongbokgung

+5 min

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangepurple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Gyeongbokgung

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

Anguk

+3.43 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Gyeongbokgung

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.23 km

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

Route on the map

4stops1changes

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

6.12 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₩1300

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1300

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

0.83 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.38 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩46

Auto

₩104

Cab

₩184

Estimates for 6.12 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

Gyeongbokgung

underground

Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Gyeongbokgung main exit· Gyeongbokgung Palace♿

Gyeongbokgung south exit· Gyeongbokgung Palace♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water