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

The journey from Dongdaemun to Gwanghwamun takes approximately 14 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 4.34 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dongdaemun to Gwanghwamun?

The token fare from Dongdaemun 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 Dongdaemun for Gwanghwamun?

At Dongdaemun, 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 Dongdaemun to Gwanghwamun?

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

How many stops from Dongdaemun to Gwanghwamun?

There are 3 stops between Dongdaemun and Gwanghwamun on the Line 1. The stations are: Dongdaemun, Jongno 5-ga, Jongno 3-ga.

Dongdaemun 도착 Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Dongdaemun

aqua 환승

승강장 1·underground·Line 1방면 Seoul Station

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00Doors open: right

Jongno 5-ga

+3.12 분

3.12 분 · 1.44 km

Jongno 3-ga

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Arrive Platform 1·underground2.89 km

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00

환승역 Jongno 3-ga — 5 분

승강장 1 · Line 5 ·승강장 5 방면 Gwanghwamun

+5 분

Jongno 3-ga

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승강장 5·underground·Line 5방면 Gwanghwamun

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00Doors open: right

Gwanghwamun

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00

Route on the map

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출발도착

여정 한눈에

14 분

Total time

정거장

4.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

첫차·막차

Station	첫차	막차	Direction
Dongdaemun	05:30	00:00	방면 Seoul Station
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	방면 Dongdaemun

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

요금 및 교통카드

Token fare

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

교통카드

₩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

친환경 이동

0.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

비용 비교

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩36

Auto

₩82

Cab

₩146

Estimates for 4.34 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.