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 by mke1963
Although you can pretty much anywhere, the immensity of the system is also a bit intimidating. You find yourself staring for a long time at maps and memorizing the end station on each line so you know which way to go.
The ticketing procedure is easy. Above the ticket machines and above the ticket seller's window is a map of the entire system with a number in a circle for each station. Most say 900 because it costs 900 won for most of Seoul. You get a little yellow ticket which you put into the turnstile, pick it up as you go through. At the end of the journey the 'out' turnstile (marked by a small blue light on the turnstile) keeps your ticket.
I assume that you can change at major transfer stations witout losing your ticket into the turnstile!
The trains are quick and clean. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Getting from on point to another on the Subway Map looks ~ easy and convenient. Just pop down underground, buy a ticket, whosshhh you are off
However you have to make sure
~ which line (in color) you are on
~ the direction of the train is travelling
To be aware
(1) To get from a station to another, you may need to change Subway lines (going by the color), if not enjoy the ride.
(2) Standing on the platform, you will see the next station name on the pillars which indicates the direction of the train that will be heading
(3) Stepping out of a train (and needing to change Subway Line~ you will see arrows painted on the wall showing (a) the exit and/or (b) the route to walk to the connecting "Subway Line" eg if you need to change lines
(4) It may be quite a distance to walk to the next Subway Line (you can be assured you wont be alone in "rushing" to the next line) Having comfortable shoes is an advantage
(5) Fares start at 900 Won and most destinations (ie less than 10 stops) are 1000 won. So get that "change" of 1000won ready. The tickets can also be purchased from the counters manned by Subway employees.
(6) Don't ever go out during rush hour (745am-900am). YOU WILL BE PACKED LIKE SARDINES
One thing is for sure, getting to our hotel was a Breeze by Subway
Curious Habits of Seoul
(1) There are mirror (mostly) adjacent to the platforms. I wondered why until I saw Korean ladies facing it to check their teeth and hairdo. Guess its a vanity thingy!
(2) There are no trash cans on the platforms. Hence if you have finished with your newpaper, you are suppose to bring it along OR when still in the train ~ pop it over the overhead railings (which is actually for baggage storage). Reason being, so that (a) those looking for a read can take it from there (b) minimise the wastage of papers and trees that are chopped down for its production
(3) Everyone is orderly getiing on and off the train. A marvelous sight.
(4) No Litter at all! Leave a Comment
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For getting around in Seoul the subway (metro or underground) is the quickest and most convient way. It offers a huge network with and good connections. A ticket costs you 600 Won only. But store it good, you will need when you exit the subway because there are barriers at the exits and they only open when you put in your ticket ..... Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 by SLLiew
There are 8 subways lines run by three companies:
SMSC - Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation
SMRT - Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation
KNR - Korean National Railroad
Do not miss using the subway while in Seoul.
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 Seoul Subway on the move. by ahoerner
Since the subway network spreads almost all over the town, you can reach almost everywhere using these trains.
Fare depends on the distance, but varies from W900 to W1,200 (US$ 0,90 to 1,20).
Try to avoid the normal rush hours... Subway gets really crowded during these hours. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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The website below might help you with information not provided here.
We bought our tickets at a ticket booth. We did not use the vending machines in Seoul. But we did in Busan. You explain which station you want to arrive at. One travel is generally 1,000 won (at today's exchange rate, about US$1). You put your ticket in the gate machine and it spits back out after you pass through the gate. GRAB this ticket because you will need it later on to exit the Metro station.
Most subway maps are written in Korean, Japanese and English. The numbers next to the name of each station on the map indicates the subway fare for the destination from the present station. Simply tell the worker behind the ticket window your destination, and they will issue you the appropriate ticket.
Foreign currency is not accepted at subway ticket windows, so make sure you have Korean Won.
Senior citizens, handicapped persons and children have priority seating. Senior citizens will also cut in front of you to enter the metro first and will also cut in line to get a ticket at the ticket booth. Complimentary ticket machine gives free metro tickets to senior citizens.
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 by mitchimitch
http://english.tour2korea.com/01TripPlanner/Transportation/subway_main.asp?kosm=m1_4&konum=4 Leave a Comment
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At first sight it seems complicated to move around, but then is like another world metro line system.
Between metro lines you have to walk long distances.
very crowded but we can move easily.
Very clean.
The Seoul metro is like a another living city, underground. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 by elPierro
Everything is very well arranged though and completely fit for Korean standards with gas masks at every station and on the metro you can often find beggars with a small radio playing Korean music and salesmen. Since I was there in november they were all trying to sell handgloves for the comming winter.
The network is extensive and bilingual (except for messages when trains aren't cancelled/delayed). There are 9 lines covering the whole city and plenty of transferpoints. Most stations are named in Korean, English, and have a number. They start with the number of the line and then the number of the station. Arrows indicate the next station and the previous station, so you always know if you are heading the right way. Watch out with transferring though, it can happen you are on the wrong side of the tracks and need to change tracks, sometimes you have to pass the touniquettes and pay for an additional ride. Transfer stations never have this problem.
And if you can't manage to get around with it, just ask someone because Koreans are extemely helpfull (it can get even annoying sometimes as they tend to take your hand and just drag you around to somewhere you don't need to be). Theme: Subway/Metro
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