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South Korea

Seoul

Old and new Seoul face each other across the Han River, tied together by one of the world's largest metro networks.

Ttareungi (Seoul Bike)

The city's bike share costs 1,000 won an hour. You can't tap T-money or a bank card - buy a pass in the official app and scan the bike's QR code. Dock within the hour, re-rent, and one pass keeps you riding all day.

Updated on July 30, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Get the app and buy a pass
    Buy a day pass via the foreigner menu in the official app or on bikeseoul.com (English available). Riders must be 13 or older.
  2. 2
    Find a station on the app map
    Find a station on the app map - bike counts show live, with stations at subway exits, parks and along the Han River citywide.
  3. 3
    Scan the bike's QR code to unlock
    Tap rent in the app and scan the QR under the saddle (or type the 5-digit bike number). Check brakes, tires and saddle, then go.
  4. 4
    Ride on the right, stick to bike paths
    Ride on the right, using bike lanes or the Han River cycleways - sidewalks are generally off-limits.
  5. 5
    Dock at a station and lock up
    To return, rack the bike at a station and push the lock lever fully down - wait for the voice cue and the app's return notice.
  6. 6
    Return in time, rent again
    Return within your base time and re-rent as often as you like for 24 hours - the dock-and-rehire loop is the all-day trick.

Fares

Passes & multi-ride3

Day pass (1 hour)
Valid 24h from first rental - unlimited re-rentals with rides under 1 hour
1,000 KRW ≈ $0.7
Day pass (2 hours)
Same deal with 2-hour rides.
2,000 KRW ≈ $1
Day pass (3 hours)
Added Nov 2025 for longer rides - check the purchase screen for it in the foreigner menu
3,000 KRW ≈ $2

Add-ons & fees1

Overtime (per 5 min)
Kicks in automatically past your base time - dodge it by docking and re-renting.
200 KRW ≈ $0.1

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 3, 2026

Payment

Tap to ride
No card readers on bikes or docks - cards work only for the online purchase
IC card
T-money and transit passes like the Climate Card can't rent a bike
App tickets
Foreigner menu takes overseas-issued credit cards - one pass per card
Cash
No cash channel - passes are online purchases only

Quick facts

Hours
24/7, year-round
Fares from
1,000 KRW+

Heads-up

  • An incomplete lock keeps the charges running

    Push the lock lever fully down and confirm the voice prompt and the app's return notice - an incomplete lock keeps the clock (and overtime charges) running.

  • Helmets are required by law but never penalised or provided

    Helmets are legally required but there's no penalty for skipping one - and none are provided.

  • Drunk cycling is fined in Korea too

    Drunk cycling is enforced in Korea (30,000-won fine) - after a riverside beer, walk the bike.

Timetable

Operating hours 24/7, year-round
Typical duration Made for the Han River paths - cruising the waterfront at Yeouido or Banpo is the classic ride
Check the official site for the latest times and service status
Editor Naotaka