What is the cheapest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square?

The cheapest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square?

The fastest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₩7,500 - ₩9,500.

Is there a direct train between Myeongdong Station exit 1 and Gwanghwamun Square?

No, there is no direct train from Myeongdong Station exit 1 station to Gwanghwamun Square station. However, there are services departing from Myeongdong Station and arriving at Gwanghwamun Station via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Myeongdong Station exit 1 and Gwanghwamun Square is 6 km.

Where do I catch the Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square train from?

Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Myeongdong Station.

Where can I stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

There are 4751+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square

Q: How do I travel from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square without a car?

The best way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to subway and line 5 subway which takes 14 min and costs ₩2,600 - ₩3,600.

Q: How long does it take to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square?

It takes approximately 14 min to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square, including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square by subway, taxi, shuttle, or foot

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Subway, line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Myeongdong Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station4-Light blue
2. Take the subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Gwanghwamun Station5
14 min
₩2,605–3,569
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot to KT GwanghwamunNamsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
35 min
₩1,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square2.7 km
3 min
₩7,500–9,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gwanghwamun Square2 km
24 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Myeongdong Station exit 1, South Korea and Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea?

You can take a subway from Myeongdong Station to Gwanghwamun Square via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station and Gwanghwamun Station in around 14 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot to KT Gwanghwamun every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 29 min.

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