Transportation in Seoul
Seoul’s extensive public transportation and taxi networks make getting around the city easy and efficient. Seoul’s subway ranks among the world’s best for convenience, cleanliness, and frequent service, making it an ideal choice for tourists. Seoul’s well-developed bus network offers affordable fares and is easy to navigate. Please note that buses do not accept cash; only T-Money cards are accepted for payment.
What is the T-Money Card?
The T-Money Card is an electronic payment system for Korean public transportation, allowing cashless travel. It can also be used for taxis, convenience stores, entrance fees, vending machines, and some restaurants. Look for the T-Money logo to use your card. For a guide on purchasing T-Money, click
here.
Taxis
Seoul taxis are readily available and cost-effective. Services like Lyft or Grab are unavailable, and Uber has longer wait times. For a convenient taxi experience, visitors are encouraged to use the foreigner-friendly app, k.ride (kakao T), available for
Android and
Apple devices.
How to use transportation in Seoul
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