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

The cheapest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₩8,000 - ₩9,500.

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

No, there is no direct train from Myeongdong Station exit 1 station to Gyeongbokgung station. However, there are services departing from Myeongdong Station and arriving at Gyeongbokgung Station via Chungmuro Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung?

The distance between Myeongdong Station exit 1 and Gyeongbokgung is 5 km.

How long does it take to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung, including transfers.

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

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

What is the time difference between Myeongdong Station exit 1 and Gyeongbokgung?

Gyeongbokgung is 1h ahead of Myeongdong Station exit 1. It is currently 6:48 AM in Myeongdong Station exit 1 and 7:48 AM in Gyeongbokgung.

Where does the Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung train arrive?

Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Chungmuro Station.

Where can I stay near Gyeongbokgung?

There are 4925+ hotels available in Gyeongbokgung.

Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung - 4 ways to travel via subway

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

The best way to get from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs ₩2,500 - ₩3,600.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Myeongdong Station to Chungmuro Station4-Light blue
2. Take the subway from Chungmuro Station to Gyeongbokgung Station3-Orange
21 min
₩2,587–3,544
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot to National Palace Museum of KoreaNamsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
37 min
₩1,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung3.1 km
3 min
₩8,000–9,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Myeongdong Station exit 1 to Gyeongbokgung3 km
36 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 21 min

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

You can take a subway from Myeongdong Station to Gyeongbokgung via Chungmuro Station and Gyeongbokgung Station in around 21 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot to National Palace Museum of Korea every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 33 min.

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