How long does it take from Wangsimni to Seoul Station by metro?

The journey from Wangsimni to Seoul Station takes approximately 23 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 8.92 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Wangsimni to Seoul Station?

The token fare from Wangsimni to Seoul Station 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 Seoul Station?

At Wangsimni, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards City Hall. Look for the electronic board showing "City Hall".

What is the last train from Wangsimni to Seoul Station?

The last train from Wangsimni towards City Hall departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Seoul Station back towards Wangsimni departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Wangsimni to Seoul Station?

There are 4 stops between Wangsimni and Seoul Station on the Line 2. The stations are: Wangsimni, Sindang, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park.

Wangsimni To Seoul Station

ShortestShortest Route

Wangsimni

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards City Hall

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

Sindang

+5.72 min

5.72 min · 2.87 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

aqua interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.74 km

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

interchange Dongdaemun History & Culture Park — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Hyehwa

+5 min

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangepurple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Hyehwa

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

Chungmuro

orange interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Seoul Station

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.92 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Wangsimni	05:30	00:00	Towards City Hall
Seoul Station	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

1.20 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩64

Auto

₩138

Cab

₩246

Estimates for 8.92 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 2

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

Seoul Station

underground

Seoul Station, Seoul, South Korea

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Seoul Station main exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station south exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station east exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station west exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store