How long does it take from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Station by metro?

The journey from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Station takes approximately 18 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 5.78 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Station?

The token fare from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Station 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 Seoul Station?

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 Seoul Station?

The last train from Gwanghwamun towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Seoul Station back towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Gwanghwamun to Seoul Station?

There are 4 stops between Gwanghwamun and Seoul Station on the Line 5. The stations are: Gwanghwamun, Jongno 3-ga.

Gwanghwamun To Seoul Station

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

+6.26 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Seoul Station

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.33 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Towards Gwanghwamun
Seoul Station	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

0.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩44

Auto

₩100

Cab

₩178

Estimates for 5.78 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

Seoul Station

underground

Seoul Station, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Seoul Station main exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station south exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station east exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station west exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store