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

The journey from Gyeongbokgung to Gwanghwamun takes approximately 15 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 4.68 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gyeongbokgung to Gwanghwamun?

The token fare from Gyeongbokgung to Gwanghwamun 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 Gyeongbokgung for Gwanghwamun?

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

What is the last train from Gyeongbokgung to Gwanghwamun?

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

How many stops from Gyeongbokgung to Gwanghwamun?

There are 3 stops between Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun on the Line 3. The stations are: Gyeongbokgung, Anguk, Jongno 3-ga.

Gyeongbokgung Hasta Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Gyeongbokgung

Andén 1·underground·Line 3Hacia Gyeongbokgung

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

Anguk

+3.45 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Jongno 3-ga

blue transbordopurple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.23 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Andén 3 · Line 5 ·Andén 5 Hacia Gwanghwamun

+5 min

Jongno 3-ga

blue transbordoorange transbordo

Andén 5·underground·Line 5Hacia Gwanghwamun

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

Gwanghwamun

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

15 min

Total time

paradas

4.68 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Gyeongbokgung	05:30	00:00	Hacia Gyeongbokgung
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Hacia Gyeongbokgung

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

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₩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

Viaje ecológico

0.63 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.29 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~19 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩38

Auto

₩86

Cab

₩152

Estimates for 4.68 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 3

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Gyeongbokgung

underground

Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Gyeongbokgung main exit· Gyeongbokgung Palace♿

Gyeongbokgung south exit· Gyeongbokgung Palace♿

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

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