What is the cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market?

The cheapest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market?

The fastest way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ₩8,000 - ₩10,000.

Is there a direct train between Gwanghwamun Square and Namdaemun Market?

No, there is no direct train from Gwanghwamun Square station to Namdaemun Market station. However, there are services departing from Gwanghwamun Station and arriving at Hoehyeon Station via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market?

The distance between Gwanghwamun Square and Namdaemun Market is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market without a car is to line 5 subway and subway which takes 18 min and costs ₩2,800 - ₩4,000.

How long does it take to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market?

It takes approximately 18 min to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market train from?

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

Where does the Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Namdaemun Market?

There are 5309+ hotels available in Namdaemun Market.

Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway

How to get fromGwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market

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There are 4 ways to get from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market by subway, taxi, shuttle, or foot

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Line 5 subway, subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Stationsubway 5
2. Take the subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Hoehyeon Stationsubway 4-Light blue
18 min
₩2,854–3,970
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from KT Gwanghwamun to Namdaemun Marketshuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
52 min
₩1,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Markettaxi 3.3 km
3 min
₩8,000–10,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Marketwalk 1.7 km
20 min

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Distance: 6.9 km
Duration: 18 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Gwanghwamun Square to Namdaemun Market via Gwanghwamun Station, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, and Hoehyeon Station in around 18 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from KT Gwanghwamun to Namdaemun Market every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 43 min.

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