Korean Map Applications

Please note that in South Korea, Google Maps has limited functionality, including walking and driving directions, as well as live traffic information.

So, we recommend using Naver Maps instead of Google Maps in Korea. Naver Map is one of the major navigation services in Korea. They provide routes for public transportation, driving, walking, and bike riding.

Seoul Transportation Overview: Subway, Bus, and Taxi

Subway About Subway map

Seoul has a modern and efficient system of public transportation that includes both subway trains and buses. Seoul has nine major subway lines that run all throughout the city and even go into the suburbs and surrounding areas. It is a great system, the trains come about every 5 minutes and are clean.

Bus

Seoul has four different bus categories which are also color-coded. The colors are Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow. Bus numbers indicate districts in Seoul, enabling passengers to identify the bus departure point and destination.

Taxi

You can always rely on Seoul’s taxis that conveniently take you directly to your destination safely even at night. You can ride a taxi to places where buses or subways aren’t serviced. Let’s take a look at how to hail and ride taxis in Seoul so that you can easily get to places whenever and wherever, even if you are not familiar with the city.