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

The cheapest way to get from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ₩6,500 - ₩8,500.

Is there a direct train between Insadong and Gwanghwamun Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jongno 3-ga Station station and arriving at Gwanghwamun Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Insadong and Gwanghwamun Square is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 4 min and costs ₩1,400 - ₩2,000.

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

The line 5 subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Gwanghwamun Station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Jongno 3-ga Station.

Where does the Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square train arrive?

Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Gwanghwamun Station.

Where can I stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

There are 5285+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Insadong to Gwanghwamun Square - 4 ways to travel via line 5 subway, and taxi

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

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Line 5 subway
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1. Take the subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Gwanghwamun Stationsubway 5
4 min
₩1,400–2,000
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Squaretaxi 1.7 km
2 min
₩6,500–8,500
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from South Insa Square to KT Gwanghwamunshuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
38 min
₩1,400
Walk
1. Take the foot from Insadong to Gwanghwamun Squarewalk 1.3 km
15 min

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Distance: 1.6 km
Duration: 4 min

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

Seoul Metro operates a subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Gwanghwamun Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from South Insa Square to KT Gwanghwamun every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 35 min.

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