Seoul bus fare calculator
Flat fares · free transfer to the subway within 30 minutes · tap out when you get off
Please enter distances between 0.5 and 80 km.
Seoul bus colours decoded
| Colour | What it does | Card fare |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Long trunk routes across the city | ₩1,500 |
| Green | Feeder routes to subway stations | ₩1,500 |
| Green minibus | Village bus — short loops through hilly neighbourhoods | ₩1,200 |
| Red | Express to Gyeonggi suburbs (Suwon, Bundang, Ilsan) | ₩3,000 |
| N-line | Night Owl buses, roughly 23:30–04:00 | ₩2,500 |
| Airport limousine | Incheon / Gimpo airport coaches | ₩17,000+ |
- Tap in and tap out. Skip the tap-out and you lose the transfer discount — and may be charged the maximum fare next time.
- Bus ↔ subway and bus ↔ bus transfers are free within 30 minutes (60 minutes between 21:00 and 07:00), up to four times. The combined trip is charged on total distance: ₩1,500 covers the first 10 km, then ₩100 per 5 km.
- A growing number of Seoul buses are cashless. Where cash is still taken it costs ₩100 more and you get no transfer discount — carry a T-money card.
- Regular buses run from about 04:30 until between 23:00 and 00:30 depending on the route. After that, look for an N-line Night Owl bus or take a taxi.
Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government (subway & bus fares) · Verified 9 Oct 2026 · All sources & changelog
FAQ
How do I pay for the bus in Seoul?
Tap a T-money or other transit card on the reader when you board, and tap again when you get off. Many routes no longer take cash; where they do, it costs ₩100 more and you get no transfer discount.
Is the bus or the subway cheaper in Seoul?
They start at almost the same price (₩1,500 vs ₩1,550). Buses are a flat fare inside Seoul, so a long bus ride can be cheaper; subway fares grow with distance.
How late do buses run in Seoul?
Regular buses stop between about 23:00 and 00:30. Night Owl buses (route numbers starting with N) run every 30–40 minutes until about 04:00 along major corridors for ₩2,500.