What is the cheapest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square?

The cheapest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square?

The fastest way to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ₩6,500 - ₩8,500.

Is there a direct train between Namdaemun and Gwanghwamun Square?

No, there is no direct train from Namdaemun station to Gwanghwamun Square station. However, there are services departing from Hoehyeon Station and arriving at Gwanghwamun Station via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Namdaemun and Gwanghwamun Square is 2 km.

How do I travel from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square without a car?

The best way to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to shuttle which takes 15 min and costs ₩1,400.

How long does it take to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square?

The shuttle from City Hall to KT Gwanghwamun takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square train from?

Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Hoehyeon Station.

Where does the Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square train arrive?

Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station.

Where can I stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

There are 4792+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, and subway

There are 4 ways to get from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square by shuttle, subway, taxi, or foot

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Shuttle
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from City Hall to KT GwanghwamunNamsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
15 min
₩1,400
Subway, line 5 subway
1. Take the subway from Hoehyeon Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station4-Light blue
2. Take the subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Gwanghwamun Station5
22 min
₩2,615–3,583
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square1.8 km
2 min
₩6,500–8,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square1.6 km
18 min

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Distance: 2 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Namdaemun, Seoul, South Korea and Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea?

Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from City Hall to KT Gwanghwamun every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Namdaemun to Gwanghwamun Square via Hoehyeon Station, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, and Gwanghwamun Station in around 22 min.

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