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 도착 Gwanghwamun

ShortestShortest Route

Seoul Station

aqua 환승

승강장 1·underground·Line 1방면 Seoul Station

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00Doors open: right

City Hall

green 환승

+3.12 분

3.12 분 · 1.44 km

Jonggak

+6.26 분

3.14 분 · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

orange 환승purple 환승

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.33 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

blue 환승orange 환승

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

4정거장1환승

출발도착

여정 한눈에

18 분

Total time

정거장

5.78 km

Distance

Interchanges

첫차·막차

Station	첫차	막차	Direction
Seoul Station	05:30	00:00	방면 Seoul Station
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	방면 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).

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

0.78 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

비용 비교

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩44

Auto

₩100

Cab

₩178

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