Seoul Bus Fare Calculator
Flat fares · free transfers to the subway within 30 min · tap out when you get off
🔵 Blue / 🟢 Green city busVillage (마을)🟡 Yellow circular🔴 Red express🦉 Night Owl N-line
₩1,500
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Seoul bus colours decoded
| Colour | What it does | Fare (card) |
|---|---|---|
| 🔵 Blue (간선) | Long trunk routes across the city | ₩1,500 |
| 🟢 Green (지선) | Feeder routes to subway stations | ₩1,500 |
| 🟢 Green mini (마을) | Village bus, short hilly neighbourhood loops | ₩1,200 |
| 🟡 Yellow (순환) | Circular downtown routes | ₩1,400 |
| 🔴 Red (광역) | Express to Gyeonggi suburbs (Suwon, Bundang, Ilsan) | ₩3,000 |
| 🦉 N-line (심야) | Night Owl buses, roughly 23:30–04:00 | ₩2,500 |
| ✈️ Airport limousine | Incheon / Gimpo airport coaches | ₩17,000+ |
- Tap in and tap out. If you don't tap out, you lose the transfer discount and may be charged the maximum fare next time.
- Transfers between bus ↔ subway and bus ↔ bus are free within 30 minutes (60 min at night) for up to 4 transfers. You pay only the difference if the next mode is pricier.
- Cash is still accepted on most Seoul buses but requires exact change and no transfer discount. Some routes are now cashless.
- Buses run ~04:30–23:30; after that look for N-line Night Owl buses or a taxi.
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. Cash works on most routes with exact change but you get no transfer discount.
Is the bus or the subway cheaper in Seoul?
Both start at about the same price (₩1,500 vs ₩1,550). Buses are a flat fare, so long bus rides can be cheaper; subway fares grow with distance.
How late do buses run in Seoul?
Regular buses stop around 23:30–00:30. Night Owl buses (route numbers starting with N) run every 30–40 minutes until about 04:00 on major corridors for ₩2,500.