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 À Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Seoul Station

aqua correspondance

Quai 1·underground·Line 1Vers Seoul Station

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

City Hall

green correspondance

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Jonggak

+6.26 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

orange correspondancepurple correspondance

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.33 km

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00

correspondance Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Quai 1 · Line 5 ·Quai 5 Vers Gwanghwamun

+5 min

Jongno 3-ga

blue correspondanceorange correspondance

Quai 5·underground·Line 5Vers Gwanghwamun

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Gwanghwamun

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

18 min

Total time

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5.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Seoul Station	05:30	00:00	Vers Seoul Station
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Vers 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).

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

₩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

Voyage écologique

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

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩44

Auto

₩100

Cab

₩178

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

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

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.

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water