Seoul Transportation Guide How to use the Seoul Transportation Card

When traveling to Seoul, you need to understand the transportation here. The transportation in Seoul is actually very simple, but it is a little different from the domestic transportation. Now the editor will introduce the transportation strategy in Seoul before going to Japan. You should be able to use it when traveling independently, so let’s go take a look together now. Public transportation

Subway

Public transportation and taxis in Seoul cover almost every corner. Convenient, clean, and with the shortest running intervals, Seoul's subway has always been rated as one of the most developed subways in the world, and it has also become the most effective means of transportation for tourism. The train runs non-stop from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight.

Seoul Subway has nine subway lines from Line 1 to Line 9***. Each route is distinguished by different colors, and marked with route and station numbers and names for easy identification. There is a one-time special subway card, which can be purchased at the automatic ticket vending machines installed in each subway station. When purchasing, you need to invest the actual subway transportation fee and an additional 500 won as a deposit. When you arrive at the destination station, put the subway card into the disposable subway card for recycling. You can get your deposit back on board.

In fact, it is not recommended that you buy a one-time special subway card. You can use Korea's T-money card, which can be used on subways, buses, convenience stores, etc., which is very convenient.

Tips:

※The Airport Subway and Sinbundang Line have extra charges.

※10~40km: 100 won added for every 5km.

※When traveling over 50km: 100 won will be added for every 8km.

※Transportation card (Tmoney) users will only be charged 90% of the adult fare each time they ride.

Airport Rail A’REX

From Incheon Airport to various areas in downtown Seoul, you can use the Airport Railroad, airport buses, and taxis.

If you take the Airport Railway direct train, it only takes 43 minutes to arrive from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. The entire journey takes 56 minutes by ordinary train and stops at all 10 stations.

The biggest advantage of the Airport Railway is that it can avoid the complicated traffic in Seoul and can reach the destination accurately and within the scheduled time.

Compared with ordinary trains, direct trains have better seats and service facilities. The train interval is 30-50 minutes. Wireless Wi-Fi can be used for free (even if you are not a Korean mobile phone), the train There is a restroom inside. Ordinary trains run every 12 minutes, and Korean mobile phones from SK, KT, and LG may be able to use wireless Wi-Fi.

1. Incheon International Airport Station:

It is the departure station for airport railway direct trains and ordinary trains. It is located in the transportation center at the core of Incheon International Airport. It is also planned to open in 2013 The departure station of the maglev train (Incheon Airport Station-Yongyou Station) opened in 2016.

Address: Incheon International Airport Station, 271 Airport-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City (Unseo-dong)

The passage between the International Airport Station and the Airport Passenger Bus Station:

① Terminal Building → Incheon International Airport Station (as shown in the picture), there will be relevant guidance signs at the airport

② Incheon International Airport Station → Terminal Building

2. Gimpo International Airport Station

It is located in the center of Gimpo Airport and has many domestic and international flight transfer passengers. It is an interchange station for Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 9. It is also the fastest urban rapid railway connecting the western area of ??Seoul and the city center. Since the Airport Railway A’REX has the same platform as Metro Line 9, it can also save a lot of time.

Address: 77 (Banghwa-dong) Airport Railway Gimpo Airport Station, underground Haneul-ro, Banghwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

3. Hongik University Station

Airport Railway Hongik University Station is connected to Circular Subway Line 2, so transportation to the city is very convenient. Because transfer discounts between the Airport Railway and the subway are not available at Seoul Station, many friends will choose to transfer to Subway Line 2 at Hongik University Station and go to Euljiro Entrance Station (i.e. Myeongdong).

Price:

Fare for direct train from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport Station: 8,000 won

Ordinary train: 4,050 won in cash, use transportation card (T-money Card) is 3,950 won

Official website: http://www.arex.or.kr/

Taxi

Seoul taxis are divided into general taxis cars, model taxis, large taxis and taxis for foreigners. Most taxis accept cash, credit cards, and transportation cards. The fare varies depending on the type of taxi, distance traveled, and travel time.

1. The standard taxi fare starts from 3,000 won, with an additional fee of 20% at night (00:00-04:00).

2. Compared with ordinary taxis, the basic fare of model taxis will be higher based on the distance to the destination, time, etc., but there is no late-night surcharge, and the car body is larger and more convenient. High-end and provide safer ride services. The model taxi is black with golden lines visible, and its main activity areas are large hotels and attractions.

3. Large taxis can carry up to 8 passengers, and the cost is the same as that of model taxis. Please note the difference between a large taxi (which is a legal ride) and a Call

Van (which is more expensive and can carry cargo). On the surface, the two are very similar, but the CallVan has the words "Van" or "Call

Van" written on its body and does not use a meter. All large taxis have the word "large" written on them.

4. For foreign tourist taxis, the driver can have simple conversations in English, Chinese, and Japanese, and can make a reservation by calling or going online, but the reservation must be made 24 hours in advance. In addition, international taxis comply with the zone fare system from Incheon Airport to destinations in Seoul (55,000~75,000 won).

Telephone: 1644-2255

Website: www.intltaxi.co.kr

Bus

Seoul city buses operate according to Lines are distinguished by different colors.

※B Route Bus: It has a longer route and connects the center of Seoul with peripheral districts. Check-in starts at 1,300 won;

※G feeder bus: runs in one or two districts and is created to facilitate transfer to the subway or main line bus. Check-in costs start at 1,300 won;

※Y circular bus: circulates within a small area in the center of Seoul, and check-in starts at 1,200 won;

※R wide area bus: express connection In central Seoul and cities outside the capital, starting from 2,400 won.

Seoul City Tour Bus

You can easily visit the popular attractions in Seoul with one ticket. The major attractions in Seoul are divided into multiple lines according to different themes. Each line has a sightseeing bus that runs in a loop. You can ride it as many times as you want with the same-day ticket.

There are four types of sightseeing buses: urban route (single-decker bus), urban route (double-decker bus), traditional cultural route (double-decker bus), and Gangnam city sightseeing route; and in the bus It provides audio introductions in 4 languages ??(Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese), uses the in-car monitor to play tourist attraction introduction information, and has a translated tour guide to distribute operating route leaflets.

Tips:

The traditional cultural route is closed at noon every year, and the Jiangnan City Sightseeing Route is closed every Monday.

Urban routes will be closed on Mondays (normal operations will occur when Monday is a statutory holiday), and will operate normally during the summer vacation (the 4th week of July to August 15th). Transportation Card

T-money

Prepaid recharge card, as mentioned earlier, can be used to pay for airport buses, buses, subways, and taxis in Seoul, and can also be used at convenience stores. It can be used in places such as public transportation telephones and automatic bag deposit cabinets.

1. When using the T-money card to transfer between buses or between buses and subways, you can transfer up to 4 times for free. When you want to transfer, you need to stick your T-money on the card machine located at the front or back door before getting off the bus. Transfers must be made within 30 minutes (1 hour between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.) and within 10km after getting off the bus.

It should be noted that for some transfer discounts, you must remember to swipe your card when getting on and off the bus~

2. Purchase location: Seoul subway stations, convenience stores marked with the T-money logo . Some duty-free shops will also offer gifts through consumption activities. For example, at Shilla Duty Free Shop, you can go to the member center to receive T-money and other discount gifts as long as you spend 1 US dollar.

3. Cost: Purchase the card for 2,500 won, and recharge at least 1,000 won.

4. Balance refund: CU convenience stores can refund balances below 30,000 won, other convenience stores can refund balances below 20,000 won, and balances above 30,000 won can only be refunded at the Korean Smart Card Headquarters (next to Seoul Station) )Refund. So I suggest you not to recharge too much money at one time~

Mpass

It is a special transportation card for foreigners that can be used as a rental. I have never used this. It seems that Mpass can be used to ride the Seoul metro and Seoul city buses, and can be used up to 20 times a day. It can be loaded with cash like a T-money transportation card and used at T-money franchised stores such as convenience stores and taxis.

Mpass provides discounted services at the following places.

20% discount on the musical "Let's Dance", 10% discount on Smile Performance at Jeongdong Theater, 10% discount on N Seoul Tower, 2,000 won discount on hot spring spa (only one use per person), Sejong Culture 10% discount at the clubhouse (including performances by Seoul art groups), 20% discount for the basic package of Myeongdong MUD, 30% discount for the basic package of Myeongdong Jjimjilbang, and 30,000 won voucher for Paradise Walkerhill Casino (bring the coupon to Walkerhill You will be given souvenirs when you join, and you will be given souvenirs + 30,000 vouchers when you become a member). Vouchers are only available to new customers who are not members.

Purchase location: Seoul City Tourist Information Desk in the Arrival Hall of Incheon International Airport, Seoul International Cultural Center (Myeongdong)

Fee: One-day pass 10,000 won, two-day pass 18,000 won , a three-day pass is 2,500 won, a five-day pass is 42,500 won, a seven-day pass is 59,500 won, and an additional rental fee of 5,000 won is required. When returning, 500 won will be deducted and the rental fee of 4,500 won will be returned.