How to get fromGwanak-gu to Myeongdong (Station)by subway, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gwanak-gu to Myeongdong (Station) by subway, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Dongjak Station to Myeongdong Station4-Light blue
15 min
₩1,400–1,900
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gwanak-gu to Myeongdong (Station)11.1 km
10 min
₩15,000–18,000
Drive 11.1 km
1. Drive from Gwanak-gu to Myeongdong (Station)11.1 km
10 min
₩2,375–3,430
Subway via Seoul Nat'l Univ. Station
1. Take the subway from Seoul Nat'l Univ. Station to Euljiro 1-ga Station2-Light Green
42 min
₩1,500–2,500

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Distance: 9 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Gwanak-gu, South Korea and Myeongdong (Station), South Korea?

Seoul Metro operates a subway from Dongjak Station to Myeongdong Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400–1,900 and the journey takes 15 min.

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