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The Metro transit fare is set to a distance scale that unifies all of the metropolitan subway sections (based on the shortest traveling distance).
| Classification | Traffic Card | Single Journey Traffic Card |
|---|---|---|
| Adults |
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Additional 100 won on the traffic card fare |
| Youths (aged 13-19) |
20% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won / Basic Fare: 720 won | No discount (adult single ticket price) |
| Children (aged 6-12) |
50% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won / Basic Fare: 450 won | Charge of an additional 50 won on the basic fare for children’s single journey tickets. |
When passengers transfer from a subway to a bus or a local bus, the transit fare is computed according to the combined distance scale rate system in which all sections or zones that have been traversed are added together. (Instead of paying a separate fare upon transferring, passengers are charged an extra fare for the additional distance they have traveled beyond their fare zone.)
※ If they do not place their card on the sensor they will lose all of their free transfer privileges. (They will be required to pay a separate fare for each mode of transportation they use.)
(If they get on after 30 minutes it is regarded as an independent journey and a separate fare is charged.)
※ But, taking early morning or the night into consideration, the length of time allowed for transfer will be extended to 60 minutes between 21:00 pm and 07:00 am.
| Category | Discount (Bonus) Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Journey Ticket |
- Adult fare (including youths): 1,150 won (up to 10km), no discount rate - Children: 500 won (up to 10 km), 50% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won |
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| Prepaid Commuters' Ticket | Only for the Seoul Metropolitan Area (KRW 46,200) |
Use up to 60 times within 30 days after purchase ※ Prepaid tickets are valid only for Seoul Metro Lines 1 ~ 9 and for rail sections operated by KORAIL and AREX within the Seoul area. The section from Bupyeong-gu Office Station to Kkachiul Station on Subway Line 7 is outside of Seoul city limits. |
| Fares by distance (KRW 46,200 ~ 95,400) (39,600~89,800 won tickets) |
- Fares are calculated based on travel distance to your final destination within the Wide Area Subway lines and Metropolitan Subway lines. - Prepaid tickets can be used only for the subway (Wide Area Subway lines and Metropolitan Subway lines). However, they cannot be used for the Airport Railway or Sinbundang line. |
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| Transportation Card |
- Adults: 1,050 won (up to 10 km), no discount rate - Youths: 20% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won - Children: 50% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won |
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| Group Ticket |
- Adults: 20% discount on the regular adult fare - Youths: 30% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won - Children: 60% discount on the regular adult fare minus 150 won * Every 20th person is free. However, if the total of the discounted fares is less than the basic group fare, the basic fare will apply. |
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Select the station of arrival on the screen of the single journey traffic card ticketing machine. Or select the designated station by using the line search engine at the bottom right of the screen. Next, select the number of tickets to purchase and insert the fare and deposit fee of 500 won. The ticketing process will start, and the single journey traffic card will be issued. After you get off at your destination place your single journey traffic card on the deposit payment return machine and 500 won will be refunded.
Prepaid traffic cards need to be recharged, and passengers are able to use them until the balance has been exhausted. Deferred payment traffic cards will include your public transportation usage fee on your credit card bill.
Please make sure that you check the correct gate of your destination and place your traffic card on the traffic card reader when passing through the gate.
When the train is pulling up to the station please take one step back and make sure your feet do not fall into the space between the platform and the train. When the train door is about to close please do not rush to board the train. Wait for the next train, instead. Before getting on please make sure the train is, in fact, heading in the direction of your destination.
If you need to transfer to another subway line, please ascertain the correct transfer station. You can easily get to the platform of a transfer station by following the signs marked “Transfer” and “Direction to Transfer.”You can transfer without having to pass through any turnstiles so you do not need to buy a separate ticket for transfer purposes.
When the train pulls into the destination station check the exit in the direction of your destination and walk through the turnstiles by placing the traffic card on the card reader. If it is a single journey traffic card, once you insert the traffic card into the deposit return payment machine your 500 won deposit will be refunded.
- Do not push and shove on a crowded train.
- Let passengers get off the train before you board.
- Offer your seat to pregnant women, people with children, and the physically disadvantaged.
- Do not walk or run when riding an escalator.
- Turn your cell phone to vibration mode and keep your voice down while on the phone.
- Do not buy things from peddlers in subway trains.
- Do not run or speak aloud on subway trains.
- Fold up your newspaper for others or take it with you when you get off.
- Keep to the right when walking in subway stations.
- Do not try to get an illegal free ride on a subway train.
