Seoul Commuters to Face Fare Hike Starting August 2023

Bus rides in the city will see a price jump to 1500 beginning August 12, while the subway's base fare will rise to 1400 starting October 7.

Seoul
Type	Old Base Fare	Increase	New BaseFare	Date of Change
Blue (Mainline) 간-지선버스	1,200 won	300 won	1,500 won	August 12, 2023
Green (Branch) 차등지선	1,200 won	300 won	1,500 won	August 12, 2023
Red (Rapid) 광역버스	2,300 won	700 won	3,000 won	August 12, 2023
Maeul (Local) 마을버스	900 won	300 won	1,200 won	August 12, 2023
Subway	1,250 won	150 won	1,400 won	October 7, 2023