How long does it take from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji by metro?

The journey from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji takes approximately 22 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 8.01 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji?

The token fare from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji 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 Jongno 3-ga for Samgakji?

At Jongno 3-ga, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Gyeongbokgung. Look for the electronic board showing "Gyeongbokgung".

What is the last train from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji?

The last train from Jongno 3-ga towards Gyeongbokgung departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Samgakji back towards Jongno 3-ga departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Jongno 3-ga to Samgakji?

There are 5 stops between Jongno 3-ga and Samgakji on the Line 3. The stations are: Jongno 3-ga, Euljiro 3-ga, Chungmuro.

Jongno 3-ga To Samgakji

ShortestShortest Route

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangepurple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Gyeongbokgung

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

Euljiro 3-ga

green interchange

+3.45 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Chungmuro

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.23 km

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

interchange Chungmuro — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Hyehwa

+5 min

Chungmuro

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Hyehwa

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

Seoul Station

blue interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Sookmyung Women's University

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Samgakji

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.78 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Jongno 3-ga	05:30	00:00	Towards Gyeongbokgung
Samgakji	05:00	23:00	Towards Jongno 3-ga

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

1.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩58

Auto

₩126

Cab

₩226

Estimates for 8.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 3

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Jongno 3-ga

underground

Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Jongno 3-ga main exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga south exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga east exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga west exit· Tapgol Park♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Samgakji

underground

Samgakji, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water