How long does it take from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal by metro?

The journey from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal takes approximately 29 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 11.14 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal?

The token fare from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal is ₩1500. With a smart card the fare is ₩1400 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1400.

Which platform at Gwanghwamun for Express Bus Terminal?

At Gwanghwamun, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Gwanghwamun. Look for the electronic board showing "Gwanghwamun".

What is the last train from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal?

The last train from Gwanghwamun towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Express Bus Terminal back towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Gwanghwamun to Express Bus Terminal?

There are 7 stops between Gwanghwamun and Express Bus Terminal on the Line 5. The stations are: Gwanghwamun, Jongno 3-ga.

Gwanghwamun To Express Bus Terminal

ShortestShortest Route

Gwanghwamun

Platform 1·underground·Line 5Towards Gwanghwamun

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.45 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Jongno 3-ga — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Gyeongbokgung

+5 min

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangepurple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Gyeongbokgung

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Euljiro 3-ga

green interchange

+3.45 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Chungmuro

aqua interchange

+6.88 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Yaksu

+13.76 min

3.43 min · 1.61 km

Apgujeong

+17.21 min

3.45 min · 1.62 km

Express Bus Terminal

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.69 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

11.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Towards Gwanghwamun
Express Bus Terminal	05:00	23:00	Towards Gwanghwamun

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

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₩1500

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₩1400

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1400

Save ₩100 per ride

Use your Seoul Metropolitan Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.50 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.69 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1500

Bike

₩76

Auto

₩164

Cab

₩296

Estimates for 11.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 5

City HallChungjeongno

Departure 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.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Express Bus Terminal

underground

Express Bus Terminal, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water