Getting around

Public transport, taxis and driving in Seoul.

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Practical guides

  • Your first Seoul subway journey

    The line colour helps, but the direction and exit number do most of the work. Check both before following the crowd.

  • Taking a bus and keeping the transfer record

    In a busy street, buses with the same number can be travelling in opposite directions. Check the stop and direction before boarding.

  • Choosing and using a transport card

    A transport card simplifies daily travel. Check how your chosen card is funded and which services it covers before treating it as a pass for everything.

  • A taxi trip with less guesswork

    Have the exact destination ready in Korean. A building entrance or road-name address is more useful than an English business name that may have several branches.

  • Before you drive in Korea

    Check the licence route before booking a rental car or buying one. A foreign licence, an international permit and a Korean licence are not interchangeable documents.

Seoul is the starting point. National rules and local services are labelled separately; eligibility, fees and opening arrangements can differ elsewhere.

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