How to take subway in Korea

 

It may seem complicated!! but don't worry it is not that bad as you think!

There are around 10 subway lines and each line has their own colour. With subway, you can go almost everywhere around Seoul!! If it is too hard to map out your trip with this map, Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit will be very helpful!! It provides journey time, fare, and transfer station.

If you are stay longer than a month, you better buy commuter subway pass which is 46,200 Won. You can use for 60 times for 30 days. But you would not be able to visit few stations with commuter subway pass, such as line7, so you may need to check it earlier.

If commuter subway pass is not suit for you, you can simply get a card for transportation that you need to charge money in it. (I will post how to charge your transportation card in next post).

 

Don't forget to put your card on the machine before you take off from the bus!!

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I know you would not forget when you take off from the bus because you won't be able to go outside if you have not put your card yet.

But it is easy to forget when you get off from the bus since no one force you too!! Yet, it is important for you to put your card on this machine because they will charge you 900 Won (which is almost $1).

Korean subway charge you based on how far did you go by taking transportation. But they would not know where did you get off from the bus if you do not put your card on the machine when you get off. So they charge you the maximum price. If you don't want to loose your money, DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CARD BEFORE YOU GET OFF FROM THE BUS!