Fares/Transfers

Fares vary depending on the kind of bus. The basic fee for the green and blue buses is W800, while that of the connector buses (red) is W14000. Maeul or neighbourhood buses cost W500.  Bus fares are not based on distance unless one transfers to another bus or subway where the fare increases by W100 for every 5km. (Note: there is no additional cost for a transfer if the rider has used the T-money card and swiped before exiting the bus from which he/she is transferring).

Getting on/off and transfers: To stop the bus at your destination, push one of the stop buttons located along the length of the bus. Before boarding the bus, you may call out the name of your destination, or show the driver the written name of your destination and he (a few she's these days) will indicate whether his bus goes there by waving you on or off. By swiping your T-money card on the reader by the back door, you will be able to transfer to another bus at no charge (within 30 minutes) or at a lower fare on the subway. No-charge transfers are not possible if you've paid cash. Drivers will make change for W1000 notes, but not for higher denominations. Bus etiquette requires that you enter from the front and always exit from the back door – unless there is only one door as on the neigbourhood buses.