There are 2 ways to get from Seoul to Kaesŏng by subway, unknown, or bus
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The distance between Seoul and Kaesŏng is 73 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Kaesŏng without a car is to subway and travel which takes 1h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Seoul to Kaesŏng, including transfers.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kaesŏng.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Kaesŏng, North Korea?
There is no direct connection from Seoul to Kaesŏng. However, you can take the subway to Munsan Station then travel to Kaesŏng. Alternatively, you can take a subway from City Hall Station to Kaesŏng via Hapjeong Station, Hapjeong Station, and Heyri Gate 6 in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +82 1577 1234
- Website
- seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Yongsan Station to Munsan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 31 120
- Website
- gbis.go.kr
Bus from Hapjeong Station to Heyri Gate 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- gbis.go.kr
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