How long does it take from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga by metro?

The journey from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga takes approximately 13 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 5.82 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga?

The token fare from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga is ₩1400. With a smart card the fare is ₩1300 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1300.

Which platform at Wangsimni for Jongno 3-ga?

At Wangsimni, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Gwanghwamun. Look for the electronic board showing "Gwanghwamun".

What is the last train from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga?

The last train from Wangsimni towards Gwanghwamun departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Jongno 3-ga back towards Wangsimni departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Wangsimni to Jongno 3-ga?

There are 4 stops between Wangsimni and Jongno 3-ga on the Line 5. The stations are: Wangsimni, Singeumho, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Euljiro 4-ga, Jongno 3-ga.

Wangsimni To Jongno 3-ga

ShortestShortest Route

Wangsimni

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 5Towards Gwanghwamun

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Singeumho

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangeaqua interchange

+6.29 min

3.15 min · 1.46 km

Euljiro 4-ga

+9.43 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Jongno 3-ga

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5.82 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

4stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

13 min

Total time

stops

5.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Wangsimni	05:30	00:00	Towards Gwanghwamun
Jongno 3-ga	05:30	00:00	Towards Wangsimni

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₩1300

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1300

Save ₩100 per ride

Use your Seoul Metropolitan Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩44

Auto

₩100

Cab

₩178

Estimates for 5.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 5

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Wangsimni

underground

Wangsimni, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Wangsimni main exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni south exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni east exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Wangsimni west exit· Wangsimni Station♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Jongno 3-ga

underground

Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Jongno 3-ga main exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga south exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga east exit· Tapgol Park♿

Jongno 3-ga west exit· Tapgol Park♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store