What is the cheapest way to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung?

The cheapest way to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung is to subway which costs ₩1,400 - ₩2,000 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung?

The fastest way to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ₩11,000 - ₩14,000.

Is there a direct train between Hongdae (area) and Gyeongbokgung?

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

How far is it from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung?

The distance between Hongdae (area) and Gyeongbokgung is 10 km.

How do I travel from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung without a car?

The best way to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung without a car is to subway via Euljiro 3-ga Station which takes 31 min and costs ₩2,900 - ₩4,100.

How long does it take to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung train from?

Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Hongik Univ. Station.

Where does the Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung train arrive?

Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Euljiro 3-ga Station.

Where can I stay near Gyeongbokgung?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Gyeongbokgung.

Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgung by subway, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Euljiro 3-ga Station
best
1. Take the subway from Hongik Univ. Station to Euljiro 3-ga Stationsubway 2-Light Green
2. Take the subway from Euljiro 3-ga Station to Gyeongbokgung Stationsubway 3-Orange
31 min
₩2,897–4,029
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Hongik Univ. Station to City Hall Stationsubway 2-Light Green
32 min
₩1,400–2,000
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgungtaxi 7.2 km
7 min
₩11,000–14,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hongdae (area) to Gyeongbokgungwalk 6.3 km
1h 15m

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Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Hongdae (area), South Korea and Gyeongbokgung, South Korea?

You can take a subway from Hongik Univ. Station to Gyeongbokgung via Euljiro 3-ga Station and Gyeongbokgung Station in around 31 min.

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