EAT, BUY, TRAVEL (EBT)

Hangang bus

A Hangang bus refers to a boat that travels between docks on the Han River. It is a route operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government connecting Magok to Jamsil. Trial operations began in July 2025, but were suspended from November 2025 due to an accident, and full operation resumed on March 1, 2026.

Fare

• Adult: 3,000KRW
• Youth: 1,800KRW
• Child: 1,100KRW
• You can use t-money card

Lines

The routes are divided into western and eastern lines centered around Yeouido. To the west are Mangwon Station and Magok Station, while to the east are four piers: Apgujeong, Oksu, Ttukseom, and Jamsil.

Time table

West to East (Towards Jamsil)

• Magok (To Yeouido): 10:20, 11:20, 12:20, 13:20, 14:40, 15:40, 16:40, 17:40
• Mangwon (To Yeouido): 10:44, 11:44, 12:44, 13:44, 15:04, 16:04, 17:04, 18:04
• Yeouido (To Jamsil): 11:35, 12:35, 13:35, 14:35, 16:05, 17:05, 18:05, 19:05
• Apgujeong (To Jamsil): 12:07, 13:07, 14:07, 15:07, 16:37, 17:37, 18:37, 19:37
• Oksu (To Jamsil): 12:19, 13:19, 14:19, 15:19, 16:49, 17:49, 18:49, 19:49
• Ttukseom (To Jamsil): 12:42, 13:42, 14:42, 15:42, 17:12, 18:12, 19:12, 20:12
• Jamsil (Arrival): 12:57, 13:57, 14:57, 15:57, 17:27, 18:27, 19:27, 20:27

East to West (Towards Magok)

• Jamsil (Departure): 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
• Ttukseom (To Yeouido): 10:18, 11:18, 12:18, 13:18, 14:48, 15:48, 16:48, 17:48
• Oksu (To Yeouido): 10:41, 11:41, 12:41, 13:41, 15:11, 16:11, 17:11, 18:11
• Apgujeong (To Yeouido): 10:53, 11:53, 12:53, 13:53, 15:23, 16:23, 17:23, 18:23
• Yeouido (To Magok): 11:13, 12:13, 13:13, 14:13, 15:48, 16:48, 17:48, 18:48
• Mangwon (To Magok): 11:36, 12:36, 13:36, 14:36, 16:11, 17:11, 18:11, 19:11
• Magok (Arrival): 11:57, 12:57, 13:57, 14:57, 16:32, 17:32, 18:32, 19:32

Travel time

• Magok ↔️ Mangwon: 26 min

• Mangwon ↔️ Yeouido: 21 min

• Yeouido ↔️ Apgujeong: 29 min

• Apgujeong ↔️ Oksu: 9 min

• Oksu ↔️ Ttukseom: 20 min

• Ttukseom ↔️ Jamsil: 15 min

How to take the Hangang bus

1. Follow the line drawn on the ground to enter the dock.
2. You must take a number ticket at the desk. Also, if you plan to transfer, you must mention it.
3. Enter the boat in numerical order.
4. It is said that if you plan to go outside, you must fill out an admission form using a QR code.

Inside the boat

The boat was new and clean, and the seats were quite spacious. They were soft and cushioned, not hard. I expected it to be hot due to the heat from the sun, but it wasn’t that hot because the air conditioning was running. It was great to take a boat ride on the Han River for 3,000 won.

Transfer information

You have to transfer once at Yeouido.

1. Receive a transfer ticket along with your boarding number at the departure pier.

2. Disembark at Yeouido Pier.

3. Wait in the lounge or use facilities (waiting time is approx. 40–60 minutes).

4. Enter the gate for your next bus using your transfer ticket.

5. Tag your transportation card upon reaching your final destination.

Thoughts after using Hangang bus

Since the Han River is symbolic of Seoul, the emergence of various modes of transportation utilizing it is welcome. The boat was spacious and comfortable. However, it took a long time to board and disembark. You have to take a number and wait just to enter, and since there is only one boat per hour, I think it would be very inconvenient to use during rush hour. 😭