Gyeongbokgung to Jamsil (Lotte World) by subway

Fare, route and journey time between Gyeongbokgung and Jamsil (Lotte World), from Seoul Metro's own route planner — the same amount the gates will charge you.

₩1,750
Gyeongbokgung → Jamsil (Lotte World) · adult, transit card · about 36 min · one change
Single ticket ₩1,850 (+₩500 refundable deposit) · youth ₩1,060 · child ₩650 · same fare both ways

Route: Line 3 → Line 2

  1. Line 3 Gyeongbokgung → Euljiro 3-ga · 3 stops
  2. Line 2 Euljiro 3-ga → Jamsil · 13 stops

Route, fares and times from Seoul Metro's route planner, queried on a weekday daytime, 19 Oct 2026; journey times vary by a few minutes with connections. The fare is based on the shortest rail distance between the two stations, so it stays ₩1,750 whichever route you ride.

Gyeongbokgung to Jamsil (Lotte World): what to know

Gyeongbokgung is the stop for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seochon; Jamsil (Lotte World) is the stop for Lotte World, Lotte World Tower and Seokchon Lake. The ride is 16.3 km with one change.

  • Pay with a transit card. Tap a T-money (or WOWPASS) card at the gate on the way in and out. A single-journey ticket from the machine costs ₩100 more and needs a ₩500 deposit, refunded at the deposit-refund machines after you exit. See which card to buy.
  • Changing lines is free as long as you stay inside the gates — follow the coloured line signs at the transfer station. Of the lines covered here, only the Shinbundang Line (Sinsa–Gangnam–Gwanggyo) charges extra.
  • Trains run from about 05:30 to around midnight. After that it's a Night Owl bus or a taxi — check the last train page before a late night.
  • Luggage: fine on the subway, but transfer passages at big interchanges can be long. Look for the elevator sign rather than the escalators if you have suitcases.

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FAQ

How much is the subway from Gyeongbokgung to Jamsil (Lotte World)?

₩1,750 for an adult with a T-money or other transit card, or ₩1,850 for a single-journey ticket plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the exit. Youth (13–18) ₩1,060 and children (6–12) ₩650 with an age-registered card. The fare is the same in both directions.

How long does it take from Gyeongbokgung to Jamsil (Lotte World) by subway?

About 36 minutes on the train with one change, according to Seoul Metro's route planner on a weekday daytime query; connections vary by a few minutes. Add the wait for your first train.

Which line goes from Gyeongbokgung to Jamsil (Lotte World)?

Line 3 → Line 2: Line 3 from Gyeongbokgung to Euljiro 3-ga (3 stops); Line 2 from Euljiro 3-ga to Jamsil (13 stops).