Traffic Information
1. Subway
The subway is the most efficient means of transportation because it is convenient to use, clean and has a short interval. The subway line has different colors for each route, and signs for all stations are written in Korean, English and Chinese characters.Transportation cards can be purchased at convenience stores; transfers between subway lines are free, and for card holders, transfers between buses and subways are also free.
| Age | Cash | Card |
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| Adult | 1,500 KRW | 1,400 KRW |
| Teenagers | 1,500 KRW | 800 KRW |
| Children | 500 KRW | 500 KRW |
- Extra fee will be charged if you use Airport Railway and New District Line.
- 10~40km: Additional 100 KRW will be charged for every 5km
- Additional 100 KRW will be charged for every 8km after exceeding the first 50km.
- If you use the transportation card, you will save 100 KRW for every journey.
1-1. How to use
| 1. The signs for subway stations are in Korean and English, along with the colors that symbolize the route, and each exit has a number. | |
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| 2. A single journey ticket can be purchased at local ticket vending machines. A deposit of 500 won is required. This amount will be returned if you return the card at the arrival station. (This process is not required if used as a T-Money transportation card). | |
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2.TAXI
All taxis use meters, and the basic fare varies slightly depending on whether you are traveling on a regular, international, modest or large scale. Most taxis charge you for cash, credit cards, and T-money. Fares vary depending on the type of taxi, distance traveled, and time.
| Taxi Type | Photo | Contents |
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| Common Taxi |  |
Common taxis can be categorized into standard(regular) taxis and deluxe taxis. |
| Deluxe Taxis |  |
Deluxe taxis, called Mobeom Taeksi in Korean, offer slightly more passenger space and a higher standard of service than regular taxis. This means that the fare is higher than regular taxis. |
| Jumbo Taxis |  |
A van taxi that can accommodate up to 8 passengers, convenient for larger groups and bulky luggage. |
| International Taxi |  |
International taxi driver for foreign tourists are fluent in English, Chinese, Japanese and other languages displayed on the side of taxi. |
3. Bus
Buses are cheap and convenient to use. Buses vary in color by route. The Blue Bus connects the different districts of Seoul City along the main road. The Green Bus connects the subway station, the bus connecting the Blue Bus to the residence and various residential areas, and the red bus connects the inner city with the suburbs.
| Bus Type | Adult | Teenagers | Children |
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| Blue/Green Bus | 1,500 KRW | 1,500 KRW | 550 KRW |
| Red Bus | 3,000 KRW | 1,800 KRW | 1,500 KRW |
- In the case of card holders, it is free up to 4 transfers are available for transfers between buses and between buses and subways. When you get off the bus, be sure to put your card on the traffic card terminal at the front door or the back door.
- Transit should be within 30 minutes (1 hour between 9 pm and 7 am) and within 10 km of the bus.
| Bus Type | Photo | Contents |
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| Arterial bus (BLUE BUS) |
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- 3-digit line bus that runs long distances in Seoul city - Timely interconnection between suburbs, urban centers |
| Branch line bus (GREEN BUS) |
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- Handling transit demand within the region, linking buses and subways with transit and traffic zones |
| Wide area bus (RED BUS) |
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- 4-digit number of wide area bus connecting Seoul and metropolitan cities by express [4 digits number system of Gwanghyeon division number + departure area + route serial number]/td> |
