Transportation
Seoul Metro Information
Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation and taxis. Consistently voted as one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of service, the Seoul metro system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city.
Metro Fares
| Passenger | Transportation Cards (KRW) | Single-Use Tickets (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
General (19 years & up) |
1,400 |
1,500 |
Teenagers (13-18 years) |
800 |
1,500 |
Children (6-12 years) |
500 |
500 |
- The Airport Railroad Line and Sinbundang Line charge higher fares
- 10 - 50 km: KRW 100/5 km
- After 50 km: KRW 100/8 km
- Tmoney card users receive KRW 100 discount off adult fare per ride.
Source: VISIT SEOUL
Taxi Information
Taxis in Seoul are an inexpensive and useful means of transportation. Abundant and inexpensive, it’s easy to flag one down on the streets, or find one of the many taxi stands located around major tourist destinations.
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Regular Taxi Regular taxis are the cheapest and most common taxis in Seoul and are easy to flag down in most neighborhoods. Most regular taxis are orange, but white, gray, and other colors are also common.
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Deluxe Taxi Deluxe Taxis have a higher taxi meter and the fare per distance and idle time is higher than regular taxis, but deluxe taxis do not have surcharges for late-night use. They are usually larger, more luxurious vehicles with exceptionally safe service. Deluxe taxis are black with gold stripes, and can normally be found at major hotels and tourist locations.
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Jumbo Taxi Jumbo taxis can fit up to 8 passengers and cost the same as deluxe taxis.
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International Taxi Specifically created for foreign tourists, drivers of these cabs are proficient in English, Chinese, or Japanese, with the language indicated on the side of the vehicle. International taxis can be reserved in advance, or flagged from the street. International taxis are black or orange with “International” written on the door. They are slightly more expensive than regular cabs, and can be chartered for blocks of 3 or more hours for a flat rate and will provide airport pickup service and trips for a flat rate.
| Fare | Regular (KRW) | Deluxe/Jumbo (KRW) |
|---|---|---|
Base Fare |
4,800/1.6 km |
7,000/3 km |
Distance Charge |
100/131m |
200/151m |
Idle Charge |
100/30s |
200/36s |
Late-Night Surcharge |
22:00 - 23:00 / 02:00 - 04:00 (KST): 120/131m 23:00 - 02:00 (KST): 140/131m |
22:00 - 04:00 (KST): 240/151m |
※ International taxis charge a flat rate fare (KW 70,000-95,000) from International Airport to destinations around Seoul.
Source: VISIT SEOUL