There are 5 ways to get from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong by subway, taxi, or car
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Line 5 subway via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station
best- Take the subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Hwagok Stationsubway 5
44 min₩3,033–4,241Line 5 subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Hwagok Stationsubway 5
53 min₩1,600–2,300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdongtaxi 15.7 km
15 min₩19,000–23,000Drive 15.7 km
- Drive from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdongcar 15.7 km
15 min₩3,206–4,631Line 5 subway #2
- Take the subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Hwagok Stationsubway 5
54 min₩1,600–2,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong is to line 5 subway which costs ₩1,600 - ₩2,300 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ₩19,000 - ₩23,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwanghwamun Station station and arriving at Hwagok Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Myeongdong (Station) and Hwagokdong is 22 km. The road distance is 15.7 km.
The best way to get from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong without a car is to line 5 subway via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station which takes 44 min and costs ₩3,000 - ₩4,300.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong, including transfers.
Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, depart from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station.
Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong train services, operated by Seoul Metro, arrive at Hwagok Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong is 16 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Myeongdong (Station) to Hwagokdong.
There are 5444+ hotels available in Hwagokdong.
What companies run services between Myeongdong (Station), South Korea and Hwagokdong, South Korea?
Seoul Metro operates a subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Hwagok Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,600–2,300 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +82 1577 1234
- Website
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station to Hwagok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Gwanghwamun Station to Hwagok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Jongno 3-ga Station to Hwagok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–23,000
International Taxi
- Phone
- +82 1644 2255
- Website
- intltaxi.co.kr
Kakao taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
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