Travel in Seoul, South Korea

Taxi

• Taxis are plentiful and cheap. Some are equipped with a translating service that helps you communicate with the driver.
  
  

Bus

• Buses run from 5:30 a.m. to midnight. Stops are posted electronically in English and announced by recorded message in English.
  
  

Cars

• Visitors who are new to Seoul should probably not drive there. If you must rent a car, you will need to be at least 21 years old and have an international driver's permit.
  
  

Subway

• Seoul's modern, efficient subway system is the fastest and cheapest way to get around. It runs from 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
  
  

Bicycle

• Bicycles are rare in the city, though there are some bicycle paths near the Han River and other attractions.