How long does it take from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung by metro?

The journey from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung takes approximately 25 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 9.05 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung?

The token fare from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung 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 Wangsimni for Gyeongbokgung?

At Wangsimni, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Gwanghwamun. Look for the electronic board showing "Gwanghwamun".

What is the last train from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung?

The last train from Wangsimni towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gyeongbokgung back towards Wangsimni departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Wangsimni to Gyeongbokgung?

There are 6 stops between Wangsimni and Gyeongbokgung on the Line 5. The stations are: Wangsimni, Singeumho, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Euljiro 4-ga, Jongno 3-ga.

Wangsimni 도착 Gyeongbokgung

ShortestShortest Route

Wangsimni

green 환승

승강장 3·underground·Line 5방면 Gwanghwamun

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00Doors open: right

Singeumho

+3.14 분

3.14 분 · 1.45 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green 환승aqua 환승

+6.29 분

3.15 분 · 1.46 km

Euljiro 4-ga

+9.43 분

3.14 분 · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

blue 환승orange 환승

Arrive Platform 5·underground5.82 km

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00

환승역 Jongno 3-ga — 5 분

승강장 5 · Line 3 ·승강장 3 방면 Gyeongbokgung

+5 분

Jongno 3-ga

blue 환승purple 환승

승강장 3·underground·Line 3방면 Gyeongbokgung

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00Doors open: right

Anguk

+3.43 분

3.43 분 · 1.61 km

Gyeongbokgung

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.23 km

첫차: 05:30막차: 00:00

Route on the map

6정거장2환승

출발도착

여정 한눈에

25 분

Total time

정거장

9.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

첫차·막차

Station	첫차	막차	Direction
Wangsimni	05:30	00:00	방면 Gwanghwamun
Gyeongbokgung	05:30	00:00	방면 Wangsimni

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

1.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

비용 비교

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩64

Auto

₩138

Cab

₩250

Estimates for 9.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.