How long does it take from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun by metro?

The journey from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun takes approximately 38 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 15.89 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun?

The token fare from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun 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 Gangnam for Gwanghwamun?

At Gangnam, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards City Hall. Look for the electronic board showing "City Hall".

What is the last train from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun?

The last train from Gangnam towards City Hall departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gwanghwamun back towards Gangnam departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Gangnam to Gwanghwamun?

There are 8 stops between Gangnam and Gwanghwamun on the Line 2. The stations are: Gangnam, Jamsil, Konkuk University, Wangsimni.

Gangnam Hasta Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Gangnam

Andén 2·underground·Line 2Hacia City Hall

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Jamsil

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Konkuk University

+11.46 min

5.72 min · 2.87 km

Wangsimni

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.62 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Wangsimni — 5 min

Andén 1 · Line 5 ·Andén 3 Hacia Gwanghwamun

+5 min

Wangsimni

green transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Line 5Hacia Gwanghwamun

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Singeumho

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green transbordoaqua transbordo

+6.29 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Euljiro 4-ga

+9.43 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

blue transbordoorange transbordo

+12.58 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Gwanghwamun

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.27 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

38 min

Total time

paradas

15.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Gangnam	05:00	23:00	Hacia City Hall
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Hacia Gangnam

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

₩1600

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₩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

Viaje ecológico

2.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₩1600

Bike

₩106

Auto

₩220

Cab

₩400

Estimates for 15.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 2

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Gangnam

underground

Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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.

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water