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)
| Distance | 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 Guide
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 Guide 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.
- The metro is always cheaper than taxis 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.