Who this is for
Use Hangang Bus if the river itself is part of your trip or if a pier fits your destination. It can connect Magok, Mangwon, Yeouido and eastern Hangang stops, but it is much less frequent than the subway.
The current service is split around Yeouido
Seoul currently operates western and eastern sections centered on Yeouido. If you travel across the whole corridor, such as Magok to Jamsil, plan for a transfer at Yeouido rather than assuming one continuous ride.
The city's timetable dated August 15, 2026 lists 16 trips, roughly one-hour intervals, and about two hours for a one-way end-to-end journey before adding the Yeouido transfer time. That makes the service better for a planned river journey than for a tight appointment.
Current fare
Seoul lists KRW 3,000 for adults, KRW 1,800 for adolescents and KRW 1,100 for children. T-money transfer discounts with subway and buses are available. Check the current payment/pass rules before travel because tourist short-term transit products do not all include the river service.
Stops can be temporary or alternating
The current timetable includes Seoul Forest Pier service through October 30, 2026. Oksu and Apgujeong are served on alternating trips in the eastern section, so the nearest-looking pier may not be served by the departure you planned.
Accessibility and bicycles
Seoul's current visitor page says vessels provide wheelchair seating and bicycle racks. That does not guarantee that the entire route from a subway station to a pier is step-free, so check the pier approach separately if accessibility is important.
Practical day-of routine
- Open Seoul's current Hangang Bus timetable, not an old launch map.
- Check the exact pier and whether that departure serves Oksu or Apgujeong.
- If crossing Yeouido, allow transfer time.
- Keep subway or city bus as a fallback if weather, delay or a missed sailing would disrupt the day.
- Do not build an airport, intercity train or timed-entry connection around the final possible sailing.