Seoul Forest to Hongdae by subway

Fare, route and journey time between Seoul Forest and Hongdae, from Seoul Metro's own route planner — the same amount the gates will charge you.

₩1,650
Seoul Forest → Hongdae · adult, transit card · about 29 min · one change
Single ticket ₩1,750 (+₩500 refundable deposit) · youth ₩980 · child ₩600 · same fare both ways

Route: Suin-Bundang → Line 2

  1. Suin-Bundang Seoul Forest → Wangsimni · 1 stop
  2. Line 2 Wangsimni → Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) · 12 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 ₩1,650 whichever route you ride.

Seoul Forest to Hongdae: what to know

Seoul Forest is the stop for Seoul Forest park and the Seongsu café streets; Hongdae is the stop for Hongdae's nightlife, indie music and cafés. The ride is 12.8 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.

Other trips from Seoul Forest and Hongdae

FAQ

How much is the subway from Seoul Forest to Hongdae?

₩1,650 for an adult with a T-money or other transit card, or ₩1,750 for a single-journey ticket plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the exit. Youth (13–18) ₩980 and children (6–12) ₩600 with an age-registered card. The fare is the same in both directions.

How long does it take from Seoul Forest to Hongdae by subway?

About 29 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 Seoul Forest to Hongdae?

Suin-Bundang → Line 2: Suin-Bundang from Seoul Forest to Wangsimni (1 stop); Line 2 from Wangsimni to Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) (12 stops).