Korean Subway System [The Beginners Guide]
Everything you need to know about the Subway in Korea. A super useful guide for navigating major Korean Cities!
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Seoul is becoming an international destination for foreign tourists.
If you are visiting Seoul for the first time, you might be having a headache over what to put down on your itinerary. There are plenty of places to visit in Seoul, and getting around is relatively easy if you know how to use the Seoul Metro subway.
I personally recommend those who travel to Seoul for the first time to take the subway. It's quick, clean and easy to navigate. So to make your trip easier, I would like to give you this beginner's guide to the Seoul Metro Subway.
In this guide, you will be able to find underground shopping malls, KTX stations, bus terminal stations, and airports at a glance.
Oh, but we didn't only give you the information about the Seoul Metro.
For those adventurous tourists who love traveling the countryside, we also included information for the subways in Busan, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu.
Bookmark this handy guide, and make your travel easier!
Korean Subway 1. Seoul Metro
On this map, you can easily find the major underground shopping arcades, KTX stations, bus terminal stations, Incheon and Gimpo Airports.
● : Bus Terminal StationsSangbong Station: Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal Gangbyun Station: Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Express Bus Terminal Station: Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu line, Youngdong Line), Central City Terminal (Honam Line) Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal Station: Seoul Nambu Terminal |
● : KTX Stations, Train StationsCheongnyangni Station: KTX Seoul Station: KTX Yongsan Station: KTX Yeongdeungpo Station: KTX Suseo Station: SRT |
● : Airports in Seoul(Incheon Airport, Gimpo Airport)Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Station Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 Station Gimpo Airport Station |
● : Underground Shopping ArcadesJonggak Station: Jonggak Underground Shopping Center Gangnam Station: Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center Express Bus Terminal Station: Express Bus Terminal Shopping Center (Goto mall) Yeongdeungpo Station: Yeongdeungpo Underground Mall Jamsil Station: Jamsil Station Underground Shopping Center Bupyeong Station: Bupyeong Underground Shopping Mall (Bupyeong Modoo Mall) |
＃Seoul Metro｜Major Metro Stations
| Line 1 | Cheongnyangni, Dongdaemun, Jongno, Jonggak, Seoul, Yongsan, Yeongdeungpo, Guro, Gwangmyeong, Incheon, Suwon |
| Line 2 | Dongdaemun history and culture park, Euljiro, Ewha Women's University、Shinchon, Hongdae, Konkuk University, Jamsil, Sindorim, Sillim, Gangnam、Seoul National Univesity, Seoul National University of Education |
| Line 3 | Gyeongbokgung, Jongno 3ga, Chungmuro, Sinsa, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Suseo |
| Line 4 | Hyehwa, Dongdaemun, Dongdaemun history and culture park, Myeongdong, Seoul, Sookmyung Women’s University, Sungshin Women's University |
| Line 5 | Gimpo Airport, Yeouido, Mapo, Chungjeongno, Gwanghwamun, Jongno 3ga, Dongdaemun history and culture park, Sinsa |
| Line 6 | Taereung Entrance, Korea University, Bomun, Yaksu, Itaewon, Noksapyeong, Samgakji, World Cup Stadium |
| Line 7 | Sanggye, Gunja, Konkuk University, Seoul Children's Grand Park, Express Bus Terminal |
| Line 8 | Mongchontoseong, Jamsil, Songpa |
| Line 9 | Gimpo Airport, Noryangjin, Express Bus Terminal |
| Bundang Line | Wangsimni, Gangnam-gu Office, Suseo, Migeum |
| Shin Bundang Line | Gangnam, Pangyo |
| Gyeongui–Jungang Line | Gapyeong, Cheongpyeong, Gangchon, Chuncheon |
| Gyeongchun Line | |
| Airport Express | Seoul, Hongdae, Gimpo Airport, Incheon Airport |
| U-Line (Uijeongbu Line) | － |
| Ui-Sinseol LRT | － |
| EverLine | Jeondae·Everland |
| Incheon Subway Line 1 | Bupyeong Market, Bupyeong |
| Incheon Subway Line 2 | Geomam, Incheon City Hall |
| Suin Line | Incheon |
| Gyeonggang Line | － |
| Incheon Airport Maglev | － |
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Let's review the Seoul Metro fare system.
| Fare Type | T-Money Card Fare | 1 Time-use Transportation Pass |
| Adult (over 19 years old) | 1,250 Won | 1350 Won + 500 Won (deposit) =1850 Won * After arriving the destination, you can receive your 500 Won deposit back. |
| Adolescents (13~18세) | 720 Won | 1350 Won + 500 Won (deposit) =1850 Won * After arriving the destination, you can receive your 500 Won deposit back. |
| Children (7~12세) | 450 Won | 450 Won |
Korean Subway 2. Busan Metro
On this map, you can easily find KTX stations, bus terminal stations, and Busan Airport.
● : Bus Terminal Station★ Sasang Station : Busan West Bus Terminal ★ Nopo Station : Busan Central Bus Terminal, Busan Express Bus Terminal Bonghwang Station : Gimhae Terminal Yangsan Station : Yangsan Intercity Bus Terminal |
● : KTX Stations, Train Stations★ Busan Station: KTX ★ Gupo Station: KTX ★ Sasang Station: General Train Hwamyeong Station: General Train Nakmin Station: General Train City Hall Station: General Train Bujeon Station: General Train Centum City station: General Train |
● : Gimhae AirportAirport Station: Busan Airport (Gimhae Airport) |
＃Busan Metro｜Busan Major Subway Stations
Let's go over the price matrix of the Busan Metro Subway.
<Season Tickets>
Type | Price | How to use |
1 day ticket | 5000 Won | Valid on the day of purchase / unlimited rides |
7 days ticket | 21000 Won | Up to 20 rides within 7 days |
1 Month ticket | 60000 Won | Up to 60 rides within 30 days |
<Metro Card> for Adult Price
Division | Metro Card | Regular Ticket |
1 section | 1300 Won | 1400 Won |
2 Sections | 1500 Won | 1600 Won |
Korean Subway 3. Daegu Metro
We've prepared a Chinese version of the Daegu Metro map for our Chinese members.
On this map, you can easily find the KTX stations, bus terminal stations, and Daegu Airport.
You can find these key locations by the colored circles.
● : Bus Terminal Station★ Dongdaegu Station: DongDaegu Express Bus Terminal ★Manpyeong Station: SeoDaegu Express Bus Terminal |
● : KTX Stations, Train Stations★ Dongdaegu Station : KTX Daegu Station : General Train |
● : Daegu AirportAyanggyo Station : Daegu Airport |
#Daegu Metro｜Daegu Major Subway Stations
| Line 1 | Anjirang Station(Anjirang), Dongseongno, Dongchon, Banwoldang, Dongdaegu, Chilseong Market |
| Line 2 | Kyungpook National University Hospital, Banwoldang |
| Line 3 | Seomun Market |
We will go over the price matrix of the Daegu Metro Subway.
(The prices below are for Metro Cards)
| Ticket Type | Price |
| Adult | 1250 Won |
| Adolescents | 850 Won |
| Children | 400 Won |
Korean Subway 4. Gwangju Subway
On this map, you can easily find KTX stations, bus terminal stations, and Gwangju Airport.
●: Bus Terminal StationsNongseong Station : Gwangju Bus Terminal ●: KTX Stations, Train StationsGwangju Songjeong Station: KTX (※ Gwangju Station is not connected with the Gwangju Metro. Make sure you book the KTX to Gwangju Songjeong Station!) ●: Gwangju AirportAirport Station: Gwangju Airport |
＃Gwangju Metro｜Gwangju Major Subway Stations
| Line 1 | Gwangju Songjeong Station, Airport, Kim Dae Joong Convention Center, Uncheon（5·18 Memorial Park), Geumnamno5ga, Geumnamno 4-ga, Culture Complex (Sajik Park） |
Let's review the price matrix of the Gwangju Metro Subway.
| Type | T-Money Card | 1 Time-use Ticket |
| Adult | 1250 Won | 1400 Won |
| Adolescents | 900 Won | 1400 Won |
| Children | 500 Won | 500 Won |
Korean Subway 5. Daejeon Metro
On this map, you can easily find the KTX stations and bus terminal.
● : Bus Terminal★ Guam Station: Yuseong Kumho Express Bus Terminal Government Complex Daejeon Station: Daejeon Government Complex Express Bus Dunsan Bus Stop (※ Yuseong Kumho Express Bus Terminal is not connected to the subway!) ● : KTX Stations, Train Stations★ Seodaejeon Negeori station : Seodaejeon Station KTX ★ Daejeon Station: Daejeon Station KTX |
In case of Daejeon Metro, there is only one line.
The line 2 and 3 will be open soon.
Let's review the price matrix of the Daejeon Metro Subway.
(Based on the use of Metro Card)
| Type | 1 Section | 2 Sections |
| Adult | 1250 Won | 1350 Won |
| Adolescents | 880 Won | 960 Won |
| Children | 550 Won | 600 Won |
We've come this far! Good job reviewing all the information.
We wrote this posting out of hope to help first-time visitors to Korea.
I hope you found the maps and information we've provided helpful.
This posting contains an inclusive information about subways in Korea - not only to mention Seoul but also Busan, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu. You will be able to find the underground shopping arcades, KTX stations, bus terminals and airports without a problem.
Enjoy your trip!
Bon voyage!
