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

The journey from Gwanghwamun to City Hall takes approximately 14 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 4.34 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gwanghwamun to City Hall?

The token fare from Gwanghwamun to City Hall 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 Gwanghwamun for City Hall?

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

What is the last train from Gwanghwamun to City Hall?

The last train from Gwanghwamun towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from City Hall back towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Gwanghwamun to City Hall?

There are 3 stops between Gwanghwamun and City Hall on the Line 5. The stations are: Gwanghwamun, Jongno 3-ga.

Gwanghwamun To City Hall

ShortestShortest Route

Gwanghwamun

Platform 1·underground·Line 5Towards Gwanghwamun

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

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.45 km

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

interchange Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Seoul Station

+5 min

Jongno 3-ga

orange interchangepurple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Seoul Station

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

Jonggak

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

City Hall

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.89 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

14 min

Total time

stops

4.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

0.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩36

Auto

₩82

Cab

₩146

Estimates for 4.34 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 5

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Gwanghwamun

underground

Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Gwanghwamun main exit· Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung♿

Gwanghwamun south exit· Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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