Transportation

With 10,000 buses going around the city, they are among the least expensive modes of transport in Seoul, and are quite useful for quick routes, however they can be a hassle at rush hours.

The Seoul Subway is covered by two seperate companies, the Seoul Metro, and the Seoul Metropolitan. One of the fastest subway systems in the world, it is connected with the bus system and is among the most punctual and efficient transit systems around the world. The trains are clean and are color coded, and the 400 or so stops have signs and announcements in English as well. The trains run every five to twelve minutes from 6AM till 11:30PM, and every six minutes during rush hours (7AM till 9AM, and 4PM till 7PM). The Seoul Metro runs lines 1 to 4, and the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation runs lines 5 to 8.

There are four types of taxis operating in Seoul, depending on their use and technology : Regular taxis, deluxe taxis, high-tech brand taxis, and jumbo taxis.

Car for hire

From the airport

Driving in Seoul is relatively easy as the roads are very good, and the traffic lights work! Some drivers do ignore traffic signs and lights, but most drivers do observe the basic traffic rules. However, come rush hours, and all hell breaks loose! Driving in rush hour is like driving in a mine field littered with mines that won't explode but will surely go boom!