APPENDIX E · FARES
Seoul subway and bus fares
Adult standard fares · official published tables · checked 10 November 2026
All amounts are Korean won (KRW), for an adult paying the standard fare. These are base fares, not the cost of every journey.
Subway
| Adult fare | Amount | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Transport card | ₩1,550 | Base metropolitan fare for the first 10 km. |
| Single journey | ₩1,650 | The single-use card also requires a refundable ₩500 deposit. |
| Distance supplement | +₩100 | Each additional 5 km from 10 to 50 km; each additional 8 km beyond 50 km on the standard metropolitan formula. |
Some lines and outlying sections have extra charges or different rules. Airport Railroad, Shinbundang and other special services need a separate fare check. [S01]
Seoul city buses
| Service | Adult card / cash |
|---|---|
| Blue trunk / green feeder | ₩1,500 / ₩1,500 |
| Yellow circulation / differential | ₩1,400 / ₩1,400 |
| Red metropolitan (Seoul service) | ₩3,000 / ₩3,000 |
| Night owl | ₩2,500 / ₩2,500 |
| Village / local bus | ₩1,200 / ₩1,200 |
Bus categories and fares depend on the operator. A red bus run by another region may use a different tariff. Cashless buses do not accept cash, even when a cash fare is listed. [S02]
Official tariffs checked 10 November 2026. Subway basic-fare change effective 28 June 2025. Keep a small cash reserve for top-ups and check the posted fare before travelling.