Seoul offers various transportation passes for global tourists designed to make travel more convenient. You may be familiar with T-money transportation card in Korea, but that's not all! Check out the unlimited public transportation passes, prepaid cards, and tourist passes that include free admission to all the key landmarks in Seoul! Explore your options and choose the one that suits you best!
Unlimited Subway/Bus Pass
✅ Climate Card
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This transportation card allows unlimited use of Seoul's subways, buses, and even the "Ddareungi" public bike system. Note that it cannot be used for taxis. You can purchase a physical card at subway station customer service centers or convenience stores, or opt for an Android-only mobile card.
Be mindful of the designated subway lines for this card. If you board outside the valid range—even if you begin within the valid zone—your card will be deactivated!
Good to Know!
· Physical cards must be registered on the T-money Card & Pay website for activation.
· Failing to tag out twice will suspend your card for 24 hours from the last recorded boarding time.
· You can exit at Incheon Airport with this card, but boarding from the airport is not allowed.
Basic Info
· Purchase location: Customer safety offices within stations on lines 1 to 9 and convenience stores
· Initial purchase cost: KRW 3,000
Price Table
Type
Price
1 Day Pass
KRW 5,000
2 Day Pass
KRW 8,000
3 Day Pass
KRW 10,000
4 Day Pass
KRW 15,000
5 Day Pass
KRW 20,000
30 Day Pass
(Ddareungi included)
KRW 65,000
30 Day Pass
KRW 62,000
Detailed subway lines
Line 1: Onsu/Geumcheon-gu Office to Dobongsan
Line 2: All sections
Line 3: All sections
Line 4: Government Complex Gwacheon to Jinjeop
Line 5: Banghwa to Gangil/Macheon
Line 6: All sections
Line 7: Onsu to Jangam
Line 8: All sections
Line 9: All sections
Ui-Sinseol Line: All sections
Sillim Line: All sections
Airport Railroad: Gimpo Airport to Seoul Station
Gyeongui-Jungang Line: Tanhyeon to Guri/Seoul Station
Gyeongchun Line: Cheongnyangni to Sinnae
Suin-Bundang Line: Cheongnyangni to Bokjeong
Gimpo Gold Line: All sections
Seohae Line: Ilsan to Gimpo Airport
✅ Mpass
Reference: t-money.co.kr/ncs/pct/tmnyintd/ReadFrgnMpassIntd.dev
Mpass is an ideal choice for foreign travelers who frequently use public transportation. This pass offers unlimited rides on subway lines in the metropolitan area, Airport Railroad (general train), and Seoul buses for the selected period. Beyond transportation, Mpass doubles as a rechargeable card; top up the T-money balance at convenience stores to use it for taxis, convenience store shopping, and more.
Good to Know!
· A KRW 3,000 discount applies for purchases made after 5 pm.
· The price includes a KRW 5,000 deposit, with KRW 4,500 refundable upon returning the card to the purchase location.
· A "day" is counted from first use until midnight of the same day.
Purchase location
T-money Town, located on the first floor of Seoul City Tower, near Exit 10 of Seoul Station
Price Table
Type
Price
1 Day Pass
KRW 15,000
2 Day Pass
KRW 23,000
3 Day Pass
KRW 30,500
5 Day Pass
KRW 47,500
7 Day Pass
KRW 64,500
Unlimited Train Pass
✅ Korail Pass
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Korail Pass is designed to help foreign visitors travel across Korea by train at an affordable price. It is available in two types: the Select Pass, which allows use for 2 or 4 days within a 10-day period, and the Consecutive Pass, which is valid for 3 or 5 continuous days starting from the first day of use.
Good to Know!
· The Korail Pass does not cover SRT, metropolitan subways, or temporary tourist trains.
· Group tickets for 2 to 5 people are also available. (From KRW 121,000 to KRW 234,000)
Purchase location
Korail Travel Centers at Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, Busan Station, and more, as well as the official website
Price Table
Type
Price
2 Day Select Pass
Adult: KRW 131,000
Youth: KRW 105,000
Child: KRW 66,000
3 Day Consecutive Pass
Adult: KRW 165,000
Youth: KRW 132,000
Child: KRW 83,000
4 Day Select Pass
Adult: KRW 234,000
Youth: KRW 187,000
Child: KRW 117,000
5 Day Consecutive Pass
Adult: KRW 244,000
Youth: KRW 195,000
Child: KRW 122,000
Adult: Ages 28+
Youth: Ages 13 - 27
Child: Ages 6 - 12
(Each adult or youth (13+) can accompany one child under 6 for free)
Prepaid Cards
✅ Wow Pass
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Wow Pass is Korea's first-ever prepaid card designed exclusively for foreign visitors. It works seamlessly anywhere card payments are accepted and can be topped up using credit cards, mobile payments, or 16 different currencies. The card also allows withdrawals in Korean won, with a limit of KRW 100,000.
One of its most notable features is its integration with T-money, making it a transportation card for public transit. You can recharge it at subway stations, convenience stores, or through the Wow Pass mobile app, just like any regular transit card.
Basic Info
· Purchase location: Incheon Airport, Seoul Station, Hongik Univ. Station, Myeongdong Station, and more
· Initial purchase cost: KRW 5,000 to KRW 6,000
✅ Namane Card
Reference: namanecard.com/service-manual-301
Namane Card lets you design your own prepaid card! Equipped with a transportation card feature, it can be used for public transport. Simply load your desired amount and manage balances for both transit and payments separately.
With Namane Card, you can enjoy discounts at partner establishments, including restaurants, cafés, shops, and beauty outlets. Cards can be purchased and recharged at kiosks, while the app offers a variety of services such as balance checks, transfers, withdrawals, and payment conversions.
Key Info
· Purchase location: Incheon Airport, Seoul Station, Hongik Univ. Station, Myeongdong Station, and more
· Initial purchase cost: KRW 7,000
How to Make NAMANE Card
Tourist Passes
✅ Discover Seoul Pass
Reference: korean.visitseoul.net/editorspicks/디스커버-서울패스_/18392
Seoul's first-ever pass designed specifically for foreign visitors. Available in 48-hour, 72-hour, or 120-hour options, this pass offers unlimited free access to a variety of designated attractions during the selected period. Passholders can also enjoy additional perks, such as discount coupons.
The pass includes a transportation card feature that can be recharged at subway stations or convenience stores for added convenience. Please note that a passport is required for purchase, as it is exclusively for foreign visitors.
Good to Know!
· Time begins counting from your first attraction entry, regardless of when the transportation card is used.
· Mobile passes are available through the app, though they do not include the transportation card feature.
Purchase location
Official website, Incheon Airport, Myeongdong Tourist Information Center, Dongdaemun Tourist Information Center, CU convenience stores, and more
Price Table
Type
Price
48 hr
KRW 70,000
72 hr
KRW 90,000
120 hr
KRW 130,000
✅ Korea Tour Card
Reference: koreatourcard.kr/contents/company/info
A dedicated tourism and transportation card for foreign visitors, usable across South Korea. Easily available at convenience stores, it serves as a payment method at participating merchants, including shops, restaurants, and performances. Some merchants even offer special discounts for cardholders. You can recharge the card with up to KRW 500,000, but it supports payments in Korean won only.
Basic Info
· Purchase location: Incheon Airport, Seoul Station, convenience stores, and more
· Initial purchase cost: KRW 4,000