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

The journey from Ichon to Gwanghwamun takes approximately 36 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 12.15 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ichon to Gwanghwamun?

The token fare from Ichon to Gwanghwamun is ₩1500. With a smart card the fare is ₩1400 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1400.

Which platform at Ichon for Gwanghwamun?

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

What is the last train from Ichon to Gwanghwamun?

The last train from Ichon towards Hyehwa departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gwanghwamun back towards Ichon departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Ichon to Gwanghwamun?

There are 8 stops between Ichon and Gwanghwamun on the Line 4. The stations are: Ichon, Sinyongsan, Samgakji, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul Station.

Ichon Hasta Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Ichon

Andén 2·underground·Line 4Hacia Hyehwa

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

Sinyongsan

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Samgakji

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Sookmyung Women's University

+10.19 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Seoul Station

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.37 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Seoul Station — 5 min

Andén 3 · Line 1 ·Andén 1 Hacia Seoul Station

+5 min

Seoul Station

aqua transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Line 1Hacia Seoul Station

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

City Hall

green transbordo

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Jonggak

+6.26 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

orange transbordopurple transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.33 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Andén 1 · 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

8paradas2transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

36 min

Total time

paradas

12.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Ichon	05:00	23:00	Hacia Hyehwa
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Hacia Ichon

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

₩1500

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₩1400

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1400

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

1.64 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₩1500

Bike

₩82

Auto

₩176

Cab

₩318

Estimates for 12.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 4

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Ichon

underground

Ichon, 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