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Tourist Navigation Guide for Seoul

The Tech Capital of Asia · Seoul's Metro is one of the cleanest, most modern and affordable in Asia, with 9 lines covering the entire city.

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9Transit Lines
26Key Stations
26Accessible Stops
9Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Seoul

Seoul's Metro is one of the cleanest, most modern and affordable in Asia, with 9 lines covering the entire city. T-money cards provide seamless transfers across subway, bus and some taxis.

Top tourist tip: A T-money card or Korea Tour Card works on all Seoul Metro lines, city buses and some taxis.

Best pass for tourists: T-money card or Korea Tour Card

Transit Lines in Seoul

Seoul has 9 public transit lines, including 9 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

Line 1Line 2Line 3Line 4Line 5Line 6Line 7Line 8Line 9

Key Stations in Seoul

Seoul Station
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Gangnam
1 line · Accessible ♿
Hongik University (Hongdae)
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Myeongdong
1 line · Accessible ♿
Jongno 3-ga
3 lines · Accessible ♿
City Hall
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Yeouido
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Itaewon
1 line · Accessible ♿

+ 18 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace
N Seoul Tower
Bukchon Hanok Village
Myeongdong
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Seoul

Seoul Metro (SM) Official site →
Korail (Korail) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Seoul

Seoul has 9 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.

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Metro & Subway

9 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Buses

Bus routes across Seoul — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Seoul →

Where to Visit in Seoul

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Seoul has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

N Seoul Tower

AR walking directions via CityNav

Bukchon Hanok Village

AR walking directions via CityNav

Myeongdong

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Navigate Seoul with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Seoul.

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🛟 Seoul Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Seoul — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.

Open Seoul Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Seoul's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Seoul

Is the Seoul Metro tourist-friendly for English speakers?

Yes — all stations display names in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. Announcements are made in all four languages. Station numbering (e.g. 533 for Gyeongbokgung on Line 5) makes navigation straightforward without knowing Korean characters.

Does Seoul public transport run late at night?

Regular Metro runs until approximately 1am. Night bus routes (labelled N + number) then cover major corridors until morning. Taxis are widely available and relatively affordable compared to Western cities — a common option after the last train.

Which Metro line serves Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong?

Line 3 (orange) has a stop called Gyeongbokgung (station 327) directly at the palace main gate. For Myeongdong shopping, use Line 4 (blue) to Myeongdong station. N Seoul Tower is accessible via Line 4 to Chungmuro, then a cable car.

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