Seoul Subway Fare Calculator
Estimate the adult regular fare by distance. Special-line, airport, transfer and discounted fares are excluded.
📖 Step-by-Step Practical Guide
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Step 1 Find the rail travel distance for your route; straight-line map distance can differ.
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Step 2 Select an adult transit card or an adult single-use card. This tool does not assess discount eligibility.
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Step 3 Read base fare plus distance surcharge. A single-use card requires a separate refundable ₩500 deposit.
Choose your next transit step
Use the fare estimate as a starting point, then check the option that fits your journey.
Compare Climate Card costs with your travel pattern and check eligible coverage.
Compare pass costs → Travelling to the airport?Compare separate airport-train options before reviewing optional booking links.
Compare airport trains → Need your route distance?Use Seoul Metro’s route map for the chosen stations; this calculator does not find a route.
Open official route map ↗💡 How Seoul subway fares are calculated
The adult regular fare is ₩1,550 with a transit card or ₩1,650 with a single-use card for up to 10 km, under the fare table effective June 28, 2025. This calculator estimates that standard distance fare only.
Above 10 km and up to 50 km, each started 5 km adds ₩100. Beyond 50 km, each started 8 km adds ₩100. Use the rail travel distance for the chosen route; the tool does not find a route or calculate station-to-station distance.
Special-line supplements, airport services, bus/subway transfer adjustments and discounted fares are excluded. Check the relevant operator for those journeys. A single-use card needs an additional refundable ₩500 deposit upfront; the estimated fare shown here excludes that deposit.
Official Regulatory & Math Notes
- Adult regular-fare inputs were checked against the two linked official pages on November 4, 2026.
- This is a distance-based estimate, not a station-to-station quote; excluded services and discounts can change the amount you pay.
- Check the operator’s route-specific fare before paying. The refundable single-use deposit is separate.
Before you travel
- Check the exact stations, route and any special-line supplement with the operator.
- Keep your single-use card until after exiting if you intend to reclaim its refundable deposit.
- Review the Climate Card’s eligible stations and services before comparing a pass with individual fares.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which fares does this calculator cover?
It estimates the adult regular distance fare: ₩1,550 with a transit card or ₩1,650 with a single-use card for up to 10 km, plus the listed distance surcharge. It does not determine age, residency or other discount eligibility.
Is the early-morning discount included?
No. Seoul Metropolitan Government lists a 20% discount on the first card ride before 6:30 AM. This calculator keeps the standard adult fare and does not apply that discount.
Is the refundable single-use card deposit included?
No. The estimated fare excludes the refundable ₩500 single-use card deposit. Add ₩500 to the displayed single-use fare for the upfront card payment, then use a deposit refund device after the ride to reclaim the deposit.
Do I need an AREX Express voucher for an ordinary subway ride?
No. AREX Express is a separate airport train service. For an airport journey, use the airport-train comparison tool and check the operator’s current route and ticket conditions. Ordinary subway trips do not require an AREX Express booking.
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