1. What are Seoul Owl Buses (Olbaemi Bus)?
When the Seoul Metro network shuts down around midnight (00:00 - 01:00), Seoul Metropolitan Government operates a specialized network of Late-Night Owl Buses (identified by the prefix "N" on bus numbers) running continuously from 23:30 to 06:00.
2. Major Tourist-Relevant N-Bus Routes
- N13: Connects Gangnam Station, Dongdaemun, Jongno, and Cheongnyangni.
- N15: Connects Gangbuk districts through Seoul Station, Yongsan, and Noryangjin.
- N26: Traverses east-to-west connecting Gimpo Airport, Hongdae (Hongik Univ.), Sinchon, Jongno, Dongdaemun, and Cheongnyangni.
- N61: Links southern Seoul nightlife: Hongdae to Gangnam Station via southern ring roads.
3. Fares and Boarding Procedures
- Fare: 2,500 KRW (using T-money transit card) or 2,500 KRW cash.
- Intervals: Buses run at intervals of approximately 25 to 35 minutes. Check live arrivals on NAVER Map or KakaoMap by searching the bus number (e.g. "N26").