What is the cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon?

The cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon?

The fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ₩8,500 - ₩11,000.

Is there a direct train between Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwanghwamun Station station and arriving at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon?

The distance between Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon is 4 km.

How do I travel from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon without a car?

The best way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 6 min and costs ₩1,400 - ₩2,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon?

The line 5 subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon train from?

Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Gwanghwamun Station.

Where does the Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon train arrive?

Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station.

Where can I stay near Cheonggyecheon?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Cheonggyecheon.

Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon - 6 ways to travel via line 5 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheon by subway, taxi, shuttle, or foot

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Line 5 subway
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1. Take the subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Stationsubway 5
6 min
₩1,400–2,000
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Jonggak Station to Jongno 5-ga Stationsubway 1
12 min
₩1,400–2,000
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheontaxi 3.7 km
4 min
₩8,500–11,000
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from KT Gwanghwamun to Teogyero 5gashuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
29 min
₩1,400
Line 5 subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Jongno 3-ga Stationsubway 5
2. Take the subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Dongdaemun Stationsubway 1
11 min
₩2,825–3,931
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gwanghwamun Square to Cheonggyecheonwalk 3 km
36 min

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea and Cheonggyecheon, South Korea?

Seoul Metro operates a subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from KT Gwanghwamun to Teogyero 5ga every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 26 min.

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