How long does it take from Wangsimni to Ichon by metro?

The journey from Wangsimni to Ichon takes approximately 37 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 15.29 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Wangsimni to Ichon?

The token fare from Wangsimni to Ichon 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 Wangsimni for Ichon?

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

What is the last train from Wangsimni to Ichon?

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

How many stops from Wangsimni to Ichon?

There are 8 stops between Wangsimni and Ichon on the Line 2. The stations are: Wangsimni, Sindang, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park.

Wangsimni To Ichon

ShortestShortest Route

Wangsimni

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards City Hall

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

Sindang

+5.72 min

5.72 min · 2.87 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

aqua interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.74 km

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

interchange Dongdaemun History & Culture Park — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Hyehwa

+5 min

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangepurple 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

Seoul Station

blue interchange

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Samgakji

+13.58 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Sinyongsan

+16.97 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Ichon

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.55 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

15.29 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Wangsimni	05:30	00:00	Towards City Hall
Ichon	05:00	23:00	Towards Wangsimni

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

2.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1600

Bike

₩102

Auto

₩214

Cab

₩386

Estimates for 15.29 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 2

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Wangsimni

underground

Wangsimni, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Wangsimni main exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni south exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni east exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni west exit· Wangsimni Station♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Ichon

underground

Ichon, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water