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

The journey from Gwanghwamun to Ichon takes approximately 37 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 12.64 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gwanghwamun to Ichon?

The token fare from Gwanghwamun to Ichon 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 Ichon?

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 Ichon?

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

How many stops from Gwanghwamun to Ichon?

There are 8 stops between Gwanghwamun and Ichon on the Line 5. The stations are: Gwanghwamun, Jongno 3-ga.

Gwanghwamun To Ichon

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

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.23 km

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

interchange Chungmuro — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Hyehwa

+5 min

Chungmuro

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Hyehwa

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

Seoul Station

blue interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Sookmyung Women's University

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Samgakji

+10.19 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Sinyongsan

+13.58 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Ichon

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

12.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gwanghwamun	05:30	00:00	Towards Gwanghwamun
Ichon	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

1.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1500

Bike

₩86

Auto

₩182

Cab

₩328

Estimates for 12.64 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 5

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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

Ichon

underground

Ichon, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water