Since launching on July 1st 2024, Seoul’s Climate Card Tourist Pass has become one of the most popular ways for short-stay visitors to save on public transport in Seoul. For a single flat fee, the pass gives you unlimited rides on Seoul’s subway network and city buses for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days — no need to top up a T-money card between rides. This guide covers 2026 prices, where to buy, what’s covered, and whether the Tourist Pass is actually worth it for your trip.
Updated April 2026: Tourist Pass prices remain unchanged since launch (KRW 5,000 / 8,000 / 10,000 / 15,000 for 1/2/3/5-day). Seoul has since expanded the underlying Climate Card with a Hangang Bus add-on (30-day card only) and partial coverage of commuter routes into Gyeonggi-do cities like Gimpo, Goyang and Hanam — these expansions apply to resident 30-day cards and do not change the tourist pass. For most travellers staying inside Seoul, everything below still applies.
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Origin of the Climate Card (Not for tourist)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government launched the first pilot of the Climate Card (기후동행카드) on January 27, 2024, and ran it until June 30, 2024. It was Korea’s first eco-friendly prepaid travel fare card — a 30-day pass letting residents use Seoul’s public transport as much as they want for a fixed monthly fee. After the successful pilot, Seoul made the 30-day Climate Card permanent and launched the short-duration Tourist Pass on July 1, 2024.
The resident 30-day Climate Card now comes in four tiers: KRW 62,000 (subway and bus only), KRW 65,000 (+ Ttareungi bike share), KRW 67,000 (+ Hangang Bus river service) and KRW 70,000 (with both Ttareungi and Hangang Bus). The goal of the Climate Card is to fight climate change while also making it easier for people to use public transportation. Note that these 30-day plans require a Korean resident registration and are not available to short-term tourists — tourists should buy the separate Tourist Pass described below. Learn more about the Climate Card on the Seoul Metropolitan Government site.
Where can you purchase the Climate Card Tourist Pass?
International tourists can purchase a physical Climate Card Tourist Pass at the following locations:
- Tourist Information Center in Seoul Tourism Plaza (Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu)
- Myeongdong Tourist Information Center
- Customer safety centers in subway stations on lines 1 to 8,
- Convenience stores near subway stations.
- Machines located in Lines 1 to 8 (Seoul Metro) stations, Line 9, Sillim Line, and Ui-Sinseol Line.
How much is the Climate Card Tourist Pass?
The Climate Card Tourist Pass is offered in four durations: one-day, two-day, three-day, and five-day. The prices for each pass are as follows:
- One-day pass: KRW 5,000
- Two-day pass: KRW 8,000
- Three-day pass: KRW 10,000
- Five-day pass: KRW 15,000
Where can you use the Climate Card’s unlimited use of public transport
Here is a list of the Subway lines you can use with the Climate Card:
- (Line 1) Onsu Station/Geumcheon-gu Office Station to Dobongsan Station
- (Line 3) Jichuk Station to Ogeum Station
- (Line 5) Banghwa Station to Gangil Station/Macheon Station
- (Line 7) Onsu Station to Jangam Station
- (Line 9) All stations
- (Sillim Line) All stations
- (Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Susaek Station to Yangwon Station/Seoul Station
- (Suin-Bundang Line) Cheongnyangni Station to Bokjeong Station
- (Line 2) All stations
- (Line 4) Namtaeryeong Station to Danggogae Station
- (Line 6) All stations
- (Line 8) All stations
- (Ui-Sinseol Line) All stations
- (AREX) Gimpo Int’l Airport Station to Seoul Station
- (Gyeongchun Line) Cheongnyangni Station to Sinnae Station
- (Gimpo Goldline) All stations
You cannot use the Climate Card outside of Seoul. You can’t use the Climate Card to get on and off the subway in Seoul and outside of Seoul. Do not leave the train or bus without tapping in and out.
To give you an example, you can’t use the Climate Card to get on at Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station in Seoul and get off at Indeogwon Station in Gyeonggi-do; station workers will have to take your fare separately.
*You can also use the Climate Card to exit at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 via AREX (this was added in September 2024). Note: you cannot board at T1 or T2 — for the airport-to-city direction, use the separate AREX ticket or T-money.
Who is the Climate card tourist pass for?
For tourist who are planning to travel strictly in Seoul, the Climate Card Tourist Pass will be useful and can save you some money travelling in Seoul. If your travel itinerary includes travelling to locations outside Seoul, then the T-Money Card is still the best transportation card for travellers.
My recommendation for saving money is, allocating one to five days of purely travelling within Seoul to fully utilize the Climate Card Tourist Pass, this way, you’ll be able to use the unlimited travel using subways and busses, while having the peace of mind of not overspending for transportation.
For those who are planning to travel in Seoul, it’ll be useful to read this guide on taking Kakao Taxis for foreigners, and also renting a car and driving in Korea.
When is climate card tourist pass activated?
The 1, 2, 3, and 5-day passes can be added to an existing Climate Card. However, unlike the 30-day Climate Pass, which lets users choose a start date within 5 days of loading, these shorter passes start immediately upon loading, requiring careful planning by users.
Can Tourists Use the Mobile Version of the climate card?
For tourists, the Climate Card Tourist Pass can only be used as a physical card. Mobile versions are only available to people who have a resident registration number, a foreign resident registration number, and debit or credit cards from Korean banks.
What are other benefits of the climate card tourist pass?
In addition to getting unlimited access to Seoul’s public transport, tourist pass users can also benefit from the same discounts for cultural and performance facilities that are applied to the Climate Card, such as 50% off admission to the Seoul Science Center and Seoul Grand Park.
Can you use Seoul Bike with the climate card tourist pass?
No, Seoul Bike is only available for use on the Pilot program of the 30 day Climate Card, and it is not available for tourist. If you’re interested in using Seoul Bike as a tourist, please read the Seoul Bike Instructions and Chatbot service for Internation Tourists.
