【 Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Subway Map (Credit: Seoul Metro) 】Subways serve as a convenient mean of transportation, probably the most favored public transportation by both Koreans and international visitors. Subways are currently available in five major cities consisting of the Seoul Metropolitan Area, which includes Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Incheon; Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Seoul Metropolitan Area subway system covers an expansive area, including Line 1 to 9 with additional lines, such as Sinbundang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Ever Line, Uisinseol Line, and more, branching throughout the metropolitan area. Each subway line has a designated color to aid passengers in using the subway with ease.
Seoul Metropolitan Subway Map (Credit: Seoul Metro)
- www.seoulmetro.co.kr (Korean, English)
Subway Fares by Region
Seoul Subway Base Fares
- Transportation Card users
Adults 1,250 won / Teenagers 720 won / Children 450 won - Single Journey Ticket users
Adults & Teenagers 1,350 won / Children 450 won
* Base fare applies to travel distance of 10 km or less
* Additional fare: 100 won for every 5 km traveled within 10~50 km distance / 100 won for every 8 km traveled for over 50 km distance
* Subway fare system varies by region
Busan Subway Fares
- Transportation Card users
Section 1 – Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 1,050 won / Children 650 won
Section 2 – Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 750 won - Single Journey Ticket users
Section 1 – Adults 1,400 won / Teenagers 1,150 won / Children 700 won
Section 2 – Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,300 won / Children 800 won
* Fare structure: Section 1 (within 10 km) / Section 2 (exceeding 10 km)
Daejeon Subway Fares
- Transportation Card users
Section 1 – Adults 1,250 won / Teenagers 880 won / Children 550 won
Section 2 – Adults 1,350 won / Teenagers 960 won / Children 600 won - Single Journey Ticket users
Section 1 – Adults & Teenagers 1,400 won / Children 600 won
Section 2 – Adults & Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 650 won
* Fare structure: Section 1 (within 10 km) / Section 2 (exceeding 10 km)
Daegu Subway Fares
- Transportation Card users
Adults 1,250 won / Teenagers 850 won / Children 400 won - Single Journey Ticket users
Adults & Teenagers 1,400 won / Children 500 won
Gwangju Subway Fares
- Transportation Card users
Adults 1,250 won / Teenagers 900 won / Children 500 won - Single Journey Ticket users
Adults & Teenagers 1,400 won / Children 500 won
* Fares above are based on November 29, 2019
* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 6-12)
* Senior citizens (ages 65 & over) are charged the same fare as adults; free of charge for senior citizens who have permanent residency in Korea
* Free of charge for children under age 6 accompanied by an adult regardless of residency
