Namsan Cable Car to N Seoul Tower

An adult pays 15,000 KRW for a return ticket and 12,000 KRW one way. A child pays 11,500 KRW return or 9,000 KRW one way. The child category starts at 36 months and runs through elementary school. Groups of 30 or more pay 13,500 KRW return or 11,000 KRW one way for adults, and 10,500 or 8,500 KRW for children. According to the operator's page on getting to the tower, seniors and holders of a national merit certificate receive the child rate on proof. Do not assume that foreign senior or disability cards are accepted.

Reseller products package the cable car with other items. One combination in the list includes the observatory admission and a round-trip cable car ticket. A city tour includes the round trip, and a night walking tour from Myeongdong includes a one-way ticket only. If your product includes the observatory, check the operating status first: on 31 October 2026 the operator's English homepage showed a banner reading "OBSERVATORY TEMPORARILY CLOSED" without any dates.

Hours and the last ride

The cable car runs daily from 10:00 to 23:00. The operator's homepage says the last ticket is sold 30 minutes before closing, while the Korea Tourism Organization gives 22:30 for a return ticket and 22:45 for a one-way ticket. These statements disagree, so do not count on a one-way ride after 22:30. Arrive earlier if the evening ride matters. For all hours on the mountain see the opening hours page.

Where the cable car starts

The lower station is at 83 Sopa-ro. From Myeongdong, Line 4, exit 3, the operator names 10 to 15 minutes on foot to the station. A free incline elevator called Namsan Oreumi runs from near Namsan Tunnel No. 3 to the cable car and takes about two minutes, from 09:00 to 23:00, with maintenance on Mondays from 09:00 to 14:00. It can also pause in strong wind and heavy rain. A bus ride is the alternative, see how to get to N Seoul Tower.

Tickets at the counter only

The operator sells cable car tickets only at the counter on the day of your visit, and they can be used freely within that day. Cabins leave about eight minutes apart. Queues build around sunset on weekdays and on weekend afternoons and public days off, so aim for another hour if you have a choice. These are the operator's own notes and not guaranteed waiting times. Reseller tickets for the cable car are exchanged for a physical ticket before the ride, so read the pickup instructions of the product you buy. This is also the answer to those who search for a Namsan cable car ticket online: the ticket is bought at the counter or arrives as a voucher from a reseller.

Weather stops and rules

The operator warns that the cable car can pause or close early in bad weather. No wind speed limit is published, and no refund promise is known, so keep a spare plan, for example bus 01A or 01B. Pets are allowed only in a carrier, except guide dogs. Boarding after drinking alcohol is not allowed, and flammable or dangerous items stay outside. Passengers with severe disabilities and an accompanying person may board with priority.

The new Namsan gondola is not running

Do not mix up the existing cable car with the planned gondola from Yejang Park, a city project of 832 m. Press reports from October 2026 describe a halt in construction and a court dispute, and the city has named different target dates in different documents. No opening date has been named, and no ticket is on sale. Plan your visit with the cable car, the bus or the trails of Namsan Park.