How to Pay
- T-Money card
- Cashbee card
- Contactless bank card (Visa/Mastercard)
- Apple Pay
- Samsung Pay
- Single-use QR ticket
💡 The T-Money card (₩4,000 deposit + loaded credit) gives a ₩100 discount per trip vs single tickets. It also works on all city buses, and bus-metro transfers within 30 minutes cost only ₩100–₩300 additional rather than full fare.
Peak Hours
No peak fare surcharge, flat distance-based fares at all times: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (KRW)
| Ticket | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Base fare (0–10 km, T-Money) | ₩1,400 | ₩1,400 |
| Base fare (0–10 km, single) | ₩1,500 | ₩1,500 |
| 10–50 km (per 5 km add) | +₩100 | +₩100 |
| AREX All-Stop (to Seoul Station) | ₩4,950 | ₩4,950 |
| AREX Express (to Seoul Station) | ₩9,500 | ₩9,500 |
| Korea Tourist Pass (1-day) | ₩15,000 | ₩15,000 |
Payment Cards & Passes
T-Money Card
How to use the T-Money card on the Seoul Metro: buying, loading, transfer discounts, Apple Pay, and tips for 2026 visitors.
- ₩100 discount per trip vs single tickets on all metro lines.
- Transfer discount: metro-to-bus or bus-to-metro within 30 minutes costs only ₩100–₩300 extra.
- Works on all city buses, some taxis, and many convenience store purchases.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the T-Money Card instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak fare surcharge, flat distance-based fares at all times. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Seoul Metro & Korail official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Seoul Metro & Korail official website.