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Seoul Transportation Guide

Getting to Gwanghwamun for the BTS concert

✈️ From Incheon Airport (ICN) β†’ Gwanghwamun

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AREX Express

⏱ ~90 min totalπŸ’° β‚©9,500 + β‚©1,350
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Take AREX Express Train to Seoul Station (43 min, β‚©9,500)

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Transfer to Subway Line 1 β†’ Jongno 3-ga

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Transfer to Line 5 β†’ Gwanghwamun Station (Exit 2)

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Total subway fare: β‚©1,350

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Airport Limousine Bus

⏱ ~80-100 minπŸ’° β‚©16,000
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Take Bus 6015 from Airport Terminal 1 or 2

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Get off at Gwanghwamun / Sejong Center stop

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Direct route, no transfers needed

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Runs every 15-25 min (5AM-11PM)

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Taxi

⏱ ~60-90 minπŸ’° β‚©65,000-85,000
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Regular taxi or international taxi at airport

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Show driver: κ΄‘ν™”λ¬Έ κ΄‘μž₯ (Gwanghwamun Square)

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Toll fees (β‚©8,000~) may be added

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Best for groups of 3-4 to split cost

πŸ›¬ From Gimpo Airport (GMP) β†’ Gwanghwamun

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Subway (Line 5 Direct!)

⏱ ~35 minπŸ’° β‚©1,350
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Take Line 5 (Purple line) from Gimpo Airport Station

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Ride directly to Gwanghwamun Station – no transfers!

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The easiest and cheapest option πŸ’œ

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Taxi

⏱ ~30-50 minπŸ’° β‚©25,000-35,000
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Taxi stand at airport arrivals

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Show driver: κ΄‘ν™”λ¬Έ (Gwanghwamun)

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No toll fees from Gimpo

πŸ’³ T-money Card Guide

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Buy a T-money card at any convenience store (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven) – Card costs β‚©2,500

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Load money at the convenience store counter or subway ticket machines

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Tap the card when entering AND exiting subway/bus

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Minimum balance for subway: β‚©1,350

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You can also use T-money for convenience store purchases!

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Refund remaining balance at convenience stores before leaving Korea (minus β‚©500 fee)

πŸš† Subway to Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun Station is on Line 5 (Purple line). Use Exit 2 for Gwanghwamun Square (concert venue area). The subway runs from ~5:30 AM to ~midnight.

πŸ’‘ Line 5 (Purple) = BTS Purple! It's destiny! Exit 2 for the concert venue.

πŸš• KakaoT (Taxi App)

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Download KakaoT app from your app store

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Sign up with your phone number (eSIM works!) or Kakao account

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Set pickup location and destination (type κ΄‘ν™”λ¬Έ or Gwanghwamun)

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Choose taxi type: Regular (일반) is cheapest, Deluxe (λͺ¨λ²”) has more space

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You can pay by card in the app or cash to driver

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Tip: During rush hour or concert times, "Kakao Blue" or "Venti" options may be faster

🎀 Concert Day Transport Tips

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Arrive early! Subway gets extremely crowded before the concert

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After the concert, expect 30-60 min waits for subway – walk to next station (Gyeongbokgung) for shorter lines

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Pre-load your T-money card with extra balance for concert day

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Consider walking if your hotel is within 20 min – it's faster than waiting for transport

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Taxi surge pricing is common after concerts – subway or walking is recommended

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Save Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2 location on your map app beforehand