What is the cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong?

The cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong?

The fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₩7,000 - ₩9,000.

Is there a direct train between Gwanghwamun Square and Myeong-dong?

No, there is no direct train from Gwanghwamun Square station to Myeong-dong station. However, there are services departing from Gwanghwamun Station and arriving at Euljiro 1-ga Station via Chungjeongno Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong?

The distance between Gwanghwamun Square and Myeong-dong is 4 km.

How do I travel from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong without a car?

The best way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong without a car is to line 5 subway and subway which takes 9 min and costs ₩2,800 - ₩4,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong?

It takes approximately 9 min to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong train from?

Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Gwanghwamun Station.

Where does the Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong train arrive?

Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Chungjeongno Station.

Where can I stay near Myeong-dong?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Myeong-dong.

Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dong by subway, taxi, shuttle, 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 Euljiro 1-ga Stationsubway 2-Light Green
9 min
₩2,831–3,939
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from KT Gwanghwamun to Namdaemun Tax Officeshuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
21 min
₩1,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dongtaxi 2.3 km
3 min
₩7,000–9,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Gwanghwamun Square to Myeong-dongwalk 1.6 km
19 min

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea and Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea?

You can take a vehicle from Gwanghwamun Square to Euljiro 1-ga Station via Gwanghwamun Station and Chungjeongno Station in around 9 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from KT Gwanghwamun to Namdaemun Tax Office every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 18 min.

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