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Transportation in Korea

Subway

Subways

There are subways operating in the capital area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Seoul.
In capital area, there are currently a total of 9 subway lines, Incheon Line 1~2, Bundang Line, Sinbundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the Airpot Railroad, etc. in operation. Seoul subway lines are differentiated by color. All stations, including stations located at the farthest outskirts of Seoul, stations in satellite cities, and many transfer stations that intersect different lines, are marked on subway maps with symbols.
Normally, subways run at 2-3 minute intervals during rush hour in the mornings and evenings, and 4-6minute intervals at other times.

Subway Tickets and Fares

Subway fares in Korea : Subway fares for adults, adolescents, and children and single-journey ticket fare
Classification Transportation Card (rechargeable) Transportation Card (one-time)
Adult KRW 1,250 KRW 100 added to the fares charged when transportation card is used
Youth KRW 720 Regular one-trip card fare
Children KRW 450 Same as rechargeable

The table reflects fares charged for traveling less than 10km within the capital area; use and fees may vary by region. Please refer to the website of your local subway operation institution for more information.

How to Use the Subway

  • 1,250 KRW for 1 trip (1-way ticket for a distance of less than 10 km), additional fee applied depending on the distance.
  • Subway trains run every 2-10 minutes and operate from 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
  • There are several subway lines, and the map is easily visible at various locations in the subway station. You can also obtain a pocket-sized map at the Korea Subway Information Center or the subway office.
  • Transfer fares are applied in all subway areas if you pay using a transportation card. Discounts vary depending on the region of travel.
  • Fares may be paid with cash, but cash fares are not eligible for transfer discounts. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you purchase a transportation card. You can use cash to add money to your card balance at the bus station ticket office or by using the transportation card recharger machine at any subway station.

Useful Information

Automatic Ticket Issuance Machine
  1. 1. Select one of the following: transportation card prepayment, one time use ticket issuance, or free ticket issuance.
  2. 2. Select the destination to calculate the fare.
  3. 3. Press the number of tickets desired.
  4. 4. Insert your money.

    To buy a one-time ticket, you must pay both the fare and a small deposit for the ticket (refundable once you reach your destination). You can get your deposit back by using the deposit return machine after getting off the train. The deposit amount and one-time ticket may differ by region.

    Automatic Ticket Issuance Machine
    Automatic Ticket Issuance Machine
Nursing Rooms

Major subway and train stations including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, etc. are equipped with nursing rooms, in names such as ‘Baby love room,’ or ‘Happy room for babies and mothers.’

For details, please refer to websites for regional subway stations and korail.

Subway Map

For information on the first trains, last trains, stations, operation schedule and the shortest routes, please visit the websites of the local subway operators mentioned in the following section.

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