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Taxi vs subway

Subway wins most days. Taxis win specific moments โ€” know which.

โœ๏ธ KoreaPlus Editorial Team๐Ÿ“… Updated 2026-09-07โœ… 2026 fares & rules verifiedโฑ 6 min read
SituationTake
Daytime, 2 people, no giant bagsSubway
After last trainKakao T / taxi
3โ€“4 adults short hopTaxi can tie or win
Pouring rain + dressed upTaxi
Unknown address in KoreanKakao T with pin

Kakao T ยท Subway ยท Night buses

FAQ

Do taxis take cards?
Mostly yes; still carry some cash.
Uber?
Kakao T is the local default.
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โœ… Checked 2026-09-08 ยท Sources: Korea Immigration Service ยท Official K-ETA (k-eta.go.kr) ยท Korean diplomatic missions. Entry rules change โ€” the official portal wins over this page.