What is the cheapest way to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong?

The cheapest way to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong is to line 1 subway which costs ₩1,400 - ₩2,100 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong?

The fastest way to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong is to bus which takes 7 min and costs ₩16,000 - ₩17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dongdaemun-gu and Insadong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gireum New Town and arriving at Changdeokgung. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Dongdaemun-gu and Insadong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheongnyangni Station station and arriving at Jonggak Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong?

The distance between Dongdaemun-gu and Insadong is 5 km.

How do I travel from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong without a car?

The best way to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs ₩16,000 - ₩17,000.

How long does it take to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong?

The bus from Gireum New Town to Changdeokgung takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong bus from?

Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, depart from Gireum New Town station.

Where do I catch the Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong train from?

Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Cheongnyangni Station.

Where does the Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong bus arrive?

Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, arrive at Changdeokgung station.

Where does the Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong train arrive?

Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Jonggak Station.

Where can I stay near Insadong?

There are 5275+ hotels available in Insadong.

Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 1 subway, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadong by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gireum New Town to Changdeokgungbus 6011 Wolgye
7 min
₩16,000–17,000
Line 1 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Cheongnyangni Station to Jonggak Stationsubway 1
15 min
₩1,400–2,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadongtaxi 7.3 km
8 min
₩11,000–14,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Dongdaemun-gu to Insadongwalk 7.2 km
1h 26m

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What companies run services between Dongdaemun-gu, South Korea and Insadong, Seoul, South Korea?

Airport Limousine operates a bus from Gireum New Town to Changdeokgung every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩16,000–17,000 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Seoul Metro operates a subway from Cheongnyangni Station to Jonggak Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 15 min.

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