How long does it take from Seoul Station to Gwanghwamun by metro?

The journey from Seoul Station to Gwanghwamun takes approximately 18 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 5.78 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Seoul Station to Gwanghwamun?

The token fare from Seoul Station 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 Seoul Station for Gwanghwamun?

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

What is the last train from Seoul Station to Gwanghwamun?

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

How many stops from Seoul Station to Gwanghwamun?

There are 4 stops between Seoul Station and Gwanghwamun on the Line 1. The stations are: Seoul Station, City Hall, Jonggak, Jongno 3-ga.

Seoul Station Hasta Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

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

4paradas1transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

18 min

Total time

paradas

5.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

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

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

0.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩44

Auto

₩100

Cab

₩178

Estimates for 5.78 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 1

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Seoul Station

underground

Seoul Station, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Seoul Station main exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station south exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station east exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station west exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

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