Seoul Metro Line9

Weekdays: 05:30~01:00 Weekends & Holidays: 05:30~24:00 For operating schedules, please refer to the schedule boards at the platforms of each station.

Basic fare is 1,250 KRW for Transportation Cards(T-Money Card etc.) and 1,350 KRW for Single Journey Ticket as all subway. Additional Fares 10km ~ 40km : 100 KRW for every 5km After 40km : 100KRW for every 8km

Metro Line 9 operates the first Express Train for Korean Metro. Express Train does not stop at every station, but only at the most popular stations, such as transfer stations.

Each station has information of travel time on Platform Screen Doors and several operating schedules at highly visible areas. Information of Express Train and schedules can be found at customer care center(02-2656-000), your nearest Line 9 station and internet homepage.

Here is how to use Express Train: - First, check your destination (station). - If Express Train stops at your destination, simply take Express Train to your destination. - If Express Train does not stop at your destination, take Express Train to the nearest station where it stops and transfer to a regular train to your destination. Please check the operating schedules to plan ahead.

Among the 25 Line 9 stations that are currently open, Express Train stops at the following nine stations : Travel times of Normal and Express Trains to major stations are as follows (from Gimpo Int'l Airport): Yeouido (915): 20 min (Express Train), 31 min (Normal Train) Dongjak (920): 27 min (Express Train), 42 min (Normal Train) Express Bus Terminal (923): 31 min (Express Train), 50 min (Normal Train) Sinnonhyeon (925): 34 min (Express Train), 54 min (Normal Train) Sports Comlex (930): 42 min (Express Train), 65 min (Normal Train) Olympic Park (936): 50 min (Express Train), 81 min (Normal Train) VHS Medical Center (938): 54 min (Express Train), 86 min (Normal Train)

No. Express Train stops at the platforms where you normally take your train. For Magongnaru, Gayang, Dongjak, and Sinnonhyeon Stations, however, the platforms for Express Train are the same, but Express Train stops at the opposite side of the platforms from Normal Train. In all other stations, you can take Express Train and Normal Train at the exact same location.

No. You pay the exact same fare for both Express Train and Normal Train.

Unlike other lines, Line 9 has transfer gates at every transfer station and requires you to present your ticket/Transportation Card to transfer. Transfer gates are installed to divide fares between Line 9 and other lines and to gather information on traffic of transferring travelers.

Transfer gates do not charge you. They are installed to track travelers’ transfer routes and do not have any functions to collect fares.

Gimpo Int'l Airport Station has one platform where you can take both Line 9 and Airport Express (AREX). There is no need to move to another platform to transfer. (However, platforms for commuter and express trains of AREX are different.) You can directly transfer to AREX at Gimpo Int'l Airport Station, but you will be charged for both subway (Lines 1~9) zone and AREX zone.

Among the 38 stations of Line 9, there are 11 transfer stations: Gimpo Int'l Airport Station, Magongnaru Station, Dangsan Station, Yeouido Station, Noryangjin Station, Dongjak Station, Express Bus Terminal Station, Seonjeongneung Station, Sports Compex Station, Seokchon Station, Olympic Park Station.

If you are caught without a valid ticket, you are entitled to pay normal fare plus 30 times that amount as fines. If you notify our attendant spontaneously, however, you may be asked to pay your normal fare without the fines.

Metropolitan Subway (Lines 1~9, KORAIL, and Incheon Metro) charge the same base fare and can be used with one ticket. AREX has a different fare system in certain phase. For your convenience, however, you can transfer to AREX from Line 9 at Gimpo Int'l Airport Station without purchasing an additional ticket. If you are traveling from Gimpo Int'l Airport Station using AREX, use AREX Gates; if you are traveling to the city, you must use Line 9 Gates to avoid paid additional fare.

Restrooms have powder rooms, children’s chairs, diaper changing boards, etc. for your convenience.

You can check the operating schedules at every platform and the icons is displayed on information boards. - Express Train Icons: Red - Normal Train Icons: Green If you are vision-impaired, you can use the recorded information device and hear announcement at every station.

Bill exchangers can be found next to all kiosks. If you only have larger bills, use a bill exchanger or visit a nearby convenience store to exchange them for KRW 1,000 bills.

answer The following items are prohibited on rolling stock: - Classified hazardous materials that can explode or start a fire. - Heaters/furnaces (unless they are not filled with fuel.) - Corpses/animals (only admitted animals are birds/insects/chicks in appropriate containers and guiding dogs.) - Unsanitary or odorous materials that may be unpleasant for others. - Inflated balloons that may cause accidents or interfere with train operations. - Any packages whose length, width and height exceed 158cm altogether or that weigh more than 32kg.

Metropolitan Rapid Transits and Subways restrict animals, except for birds/insects/chicks in appropriate containers and guiding dogs, according to Article 16 Table 4-5 of the Railroad Business Act Enforcement Rules. As many people raise pets, some people bring pets to travel on subway cars, but we cannot allow pets as subways are public transportations that serve the public. Please understand that this is for the safety and wellness of travelers. Your cooperation is truly appreciated.