What is the cheapest way to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square?

The cheapest way to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square?

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

Is there a direct train between Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwanghwamun Square?

No, there is no direct train from Myeongdong Cathedral station to Gwanghwamun Square station. However, there are services departing from Myeongdong Station and arriving at Gwanghwamun Station via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Myeongdong Cathedral and Gwanghwamun Square is 6 km.

Where do I catch the Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square train from?

Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Myeongdong Station.

Where does the Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Gwanghwamun Square?

There are 5304+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square - 4 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square without a car?

The best way to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to subway and line 5 subway which takes 23 min and costs ₩2,800 - ₩4,000.

Q: How long does it take to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square?

It takes approximately 23 min to get from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square, including transfers.

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

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Subway, line 5 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Myeongdong Station to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Stationsubway 4-Light blue
2. Take the subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Gwanghwamun Stationsubway 5
23 min
₩2,833–3,941
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Teogyero 3ga Hanok Village to KT Gwanghwamunshuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
43 min
₩1,400
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Squaretaxi 2.3 km
3 min
₩7,000–9,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Squarewalk 1.9 km
23 min

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 23 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Myeongdong Cathedral to Gwanghwamun Square via Myeongdong Station, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, and Gwanghwamun Station in around 23 min. Alternatively, Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from Teogyero 3ga Hanok Village to KT Gwanghwamun every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 27 min.

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