KOREA TRAVEL TRANSPORT GUIDES

KOREA TRAVEL TRANSPORT GUIDES

How Korea’s bus and subway transfer discount works

Use the same card, tap on and off, and transfer within the local time limit.

2026-08-10

What to know first

01

One card per traveler

The safest choice is for each person to use a separate card. Paying for a group with one card can limit transfer discounts, especially when connecting to the subway.

02

Tap out, even on your final bus

Tap when getting off even if you will not transfer. A missed exit tap can cause an extra fare or break your next transfer discount.

How to get the transfer discount

  1. 1

    Use the same transit card

    Tap the same eligible card when you board and when you get off.

  2. 2

    Check the time after tapping off

    The local transfer window usually starts from your exit tap.

  3. 3

    Board the next eligible service

    Transfer within the limit and check route, count, and operator restrictions.

Official guidance and sources

Open official guide

CHECK LOCAL TIMES IN THE APP

Track your next transfer with HWANTA.

Review conditions and verification dates for 159 cities and counties, then start a timer wherever an official window is confirmed.