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

The cheapest way to get from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square is to shuttle which costs ₩1,400 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ₩7,000 - ₩8,500.

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

No, there is no direct train from Namdaemun Market station to Gwanghwamun Square station. However, there are services departing from Hoehyeon Station and arriving at Gwanghwamun Station via Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square?

The distance between Namdaemun Market and Gwanghwamun Square is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square without a car is to shuttle which takes 13 min and costs ₩1,400.

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

The shuttle from City Hall to KT Gwanghwamun takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square train arrive?

Namdaemun Market 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 5309+ hotels available in Gwanghwamun Square.

Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square - 4 ways to travel via shuttle

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

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Shuttle
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1. Take a shuttle bus from City Hall to KT Gwanghwamunshuttle Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus No. 01A
13 min
₩1,400
Subway, line 5 subway
1. Take the subway from Hoehyeon 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
20 min
₩2,843–3,955
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Squaretaxi 2 km
2 min
₩7,000–8,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Squarewalk 1.7 km
20 min

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Distance: 1.9 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Namsan Sunhwan Bus operates a shuttle from City Hall to KT Gwanghwamun every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Namdaemun Market to Gwanghwamun Square via Hoehyeon Station, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, and Gwanghwamun Station in around 20 min.

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