How to get fromMyeong-dong to Itaewonby subway, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Myeong-dong to Itaewon by subway, taxi, or foot

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Subway, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Myeongdong Station to Samgakji Station4-Light blue
2. Take the subway from Samgakji Station to Itaewon Station6
18 min
₩2,630–3,603
Subway, line 6 subway via Sindang Station
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Euljiro 1-ga Station to Sindang Station2-Light Green
2. Take the subway from Sindang Station to Itaewon Station6
22 min
₩2,623–4,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Myeong-dong to Itaewon4.5 km
4 min
₩9,000–11,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Myeong-dong to Itaewon4.7 km
56 min

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Map of how to get from Myeong-dong to Itaewon.

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea and Itaewon, South Korea?

You can take a subway from Myeongdong Station to Itaewon Station via Samgakji Station in around 18 min.

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