What is the cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street?

The cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street is to subway which costs ₩1,400 - ₩2,000 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street?

The fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ₩10,000 - ₩13,000.

Is there a direct train between Gwanghwamun Square and Hongdae Shopping Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Hall Station station and arriving at Hongik Univ. Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street?

The distance between Gwanghwamun Square and Hongdae Shopping Street is 6 km.

Where do I catch the Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street train from?

Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Gwanghwamun Station.

Where does the Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street train arrive?

Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Chungjeongno Station.

Where can I stay near Hongdae Shopping Street?

There are 5411+ hotels available in Hongdae Shopping Street.

Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street

Q: How do I travel from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street without a car?

The best way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street without a car is to line 5 subway and subway which takes 17 min and costs ₩2,800 - ₩4,000.

Q: How long does it take to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street?

It takes approximately 17 min to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street, including transfers.

How to get fromGwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street

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There are 4 ways to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street by subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 5 subway, subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Chungjeongno Stationsubway 5
2. Take the subway from Chungjeongno Station to Hongik Univ. Stationsubway 2-Light Green
17 min
₩2,831–3,939
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from City Hall Station to Hongik Univ. Stationsubway 2-Light Green
25 min
₩1,400–2,000
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Streettaxi 6.3 km
7 min
₩10,000–13,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Streetwalk 6.3 km
1h 15m

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Distance: 6.3 km
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea and Hongdae Shopping Street, South Korea?

You can take a vehicle from Gwanghwamun Square to Hongdae Shopping Street via Gwanghwamun Station, Chungjeongno Station, and Hongik Univ. Station in around 17 min.

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