Itaewon to Dongdaemun (DDP) by subway

Fare, route and journey time between Itaewon and Dongdaemun (DDP), from Seoul Metro's own route planner — the same amount the gates will charge you.

₩1,550
Itaewon → Dongdaemun (DDP) · adult, transit card · about 15 min · one change
Single ticket ₩1,650 (+₩500 refundable deposit) · youth ₩900 · child ₩550 · same fare both ways

Route: Line 6 → Line 5

  1. Line 6 Itaewon → Cheonggu · 4 stops
  2. Line 5 Cheonggu → Dongdaemun History & Culture Park · 1 stop

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 ₩1,550 whichever route you ride.

Itaewon to Dongdaemun (DDP): what to know

Itaewon is the stop for international restaurants and nightlife; Dongdaemun (DDP) is the stop for DDP and the 24-hour fashion malls. The ride is 4.4 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 Itaewon to Dongdaemun (DDP)?

₩1,550 for an adult with a T-money or other transit card, or ₩1,650 for a single-journey ticket plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the exit. Youth (13–18) ₩900 and children (6–12) ₩550 with an age-registered card. The fare is the same in both directions.

How long does it take from Itaewon to Dongdaemun (DDP) by subway?

About 15 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 Itaewon to Dongdaemun (DDP)?

Line 6 → Line 5: Line 6 from Itaewon to Cheonggu (4 stops); Line 5 from Cheonggu to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (1 stop).