🚇 How to Master the Seoul Metro System -Travel to Korea
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“How do I get around Seoul like a local without getting lost in the subway maze?” This guide helps foreign travelers use the Korean subway with confidence. 서울 지하철을 외국인이 쉽게 이용하도록 요금·T-money·환승 규칙·앱·문화 팁을 한 번에 정리했습니다.
📑 Table of Contents
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- Subway Fares
- T-money Card Price & Purchase
- Transfer Fare Rules
- Seoul Subway Scale & Coverage
- Finding Subway Routes
- Best Subway Apps (with links)
- Cultural Etiquette
- 🙋 Useful Phrases
- 📝 Quick Quiz
- ⏱ 1-Minute Habit
- 👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
- 🌀 Did You Know?
- ✨ Final Thoughts
- 👋 Take a Lesson with Me!
- 📣 Next in the Series
- 💬 Stay Connected
💰 Subway Fares
Typical adult base fare is ₩1,400 (T-money) for up to 10 km. After that, add ₩100 per 5 km (to 50 km), then ₩100 per 8 km beyond. (Check station notices for recent changes.)
성인 기본요금은 ₩1,400(10km까지)이며 이후 5km마다 ₩100, 50km 초과 시 8km마다 ₩100 추가. ※ 변동 가능 → 역사 안내 확인
💳 T-money Card Price & Purchase
T-money costs ₩2,500–₩4,000 (no balance). Buy at GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, or station kiosks; recharge at machines or counters.
T-money 카드는 ₩2,500–₩4,000 (잔액 없음). 편의점/역사에서 구매·충전.
🔄 Transfer Fare Rules
Subway↔subway or bus transfers are free within 30 minutes (up to 5 transfers). Tap in/out each time.
30분 내(최대 5회) 지하철·버스 환승 무료. 승·하차 시 카드 태그 필수.
📊 Seoul Subway Scale & Coverage
~23 lines, 700+ stations across Seoul–Incheon–Gyeonggi; daily riders 7M+.
23개 노선, 700개+ 역, 일일 700만+ 이용.
🗺️ Finding Subway Routes
Clear English signs & maps at major stations; apps below make transfers/exits effortless.
영어 안내·노선도 충분. 아래 앱 사용 시 환승·출구 찾기 쉬움.
📱 Best Subway Apps (with links)
- KakaoMetro — real-time routes, transfer times | Android • iOS
- Naver Map — transit + walking; English available | Android • iOS
- Subway Korea (offline) — quick schematic map | Android • iOS
Tip: Set app language to English, save your hotel and 3 must-see places as Favorites.
🙏 Cultural Etiquette
- Give up priority seats to elderly, pregnant, and disabled. (배려석 양보)
- Stand on the right of escalators; walk on the left.
- Keep voices low; phone calls discouraged inside cars.
🙋 Useful Phrases
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 이 노선이 강남까지 가나요? | I noseoni Gangnamkkaji ganayo? | Does this line go to Gangnam? |
| 어디에서 갈아타야 하나요? | Eodieseo garataya hanayo? | Where should I transfer? |
| 교통카드를 어디서 충전하나요? | Gyotong kadeureul eodiseo chungjeonhanayo? | Where can I recharge my card? |
📝 Quick Quiz
- What is the basic adult fare with T-money? a) ₩1,200 b) ₩1,400 c) ₩1,600
- Free transfer window? a) 15 min b) 30 min c) 60 min
Show Answers
1) b, 2) b⏱ 1-Minute Habit
Right now, open your map app and save: Hotel, Airport, Myeongdong, Hongdae. Next time you land, routing is 1-tap. (Tiny step → outsized payoff.)
지금 지도 앱을 열고 숙소·공항·명동·홍대를 즐겨찾기에 저장하세요. 작은 습관이 이동 스트레스를 줄입니다.
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
Plan your exit numbers. Big hubs (Seoul Stn., Gangnam, Hongdae) have 10+ exits. Knowing yours saves 10–15 minutes.
출구 번호 미리 확인. 대형 역은 출구가 많아 맞는 출구 선택 시 이동 시간이 크게 줄어요.
🌀 Did You Know?
Seoul Metro ranks among the world’s top systems by length and ridership—expect fast headways and reliable transfers most of the day.
노선 길이·수송 인원 모두 세계 최고 수준. 배차간격·환승 신뢰도 높음.
✨ Final Thoughts
With T-money, clear fare/transfer rules, and the apps above, you’ll move across Seoul like a local.
T-money와 기본 규칙·앱만 알면 서울 이동이 훨씬 쉬워집니다.
👋 Take a Lesson with Me!
Never get stuck again. Practice real subway dialogues (asking routes, transfers, exits) before you go.
길묻기·환승·출구 질문을 실전 대화로 연습해요.
📣 Next in the Series
💬 Stay Connected
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