# Korea Subway & Bus: Live Map — Seoul metro, trains & buses

> Real-time 3D map of South Korean subways and buses with route planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Heechang Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-subway-and-bus-live-map/id6824160532 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heechang Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/485685857)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: Korean
- Released: 2026-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-subway-and-bus-live-map/id6824160532/reviews.md

## What is Korea Subway & Bus?

See where subway trains and buses are right now, directly on a 3D map.
Watch trains and buses move between buildings and easily figure out when it's time to head out.

■ Real-Time Train Locations & Arrivals
- See the actual locations of subway trains in the Seoul metropolitan area on the map.
- Tap a station to check when the next train will arrive, with information such as "3 minutes away, 2 stations remaining."
- Easily distinguish express trains and last trains.

■ First & Last Trains and Full Timetables
- Check first and last train times for each station and direction.
- Browse complete train timetables organized by time of day.
- Instantly see "Service Ended for Today" when the last train has departed.

■ Real-Time Seoul Bus Locations
- See where Seoul city buses are currently traveling on the roads.
- Tap a bus stop to check estimated arrival times and how many stops away each bus is.

■ Route Planning
- Select your departure and destination stations to find routes, including transfers, estimated travel times, and fares.
- Get routes that avoid stations affected by service alerts, such as breakdowns or trains skipping stops.

■ Explore Stations & Routes in 3D
- Explore underground rail depths, bridges across the Han River, and underwater tunnels in 3D.
- Enable "Underground X-Ray" to see subway lines beneath the ground.
- View station exit numbers and nearby bus stops.
- Train roof colors indicate average crowding levels by time of day.

■ Nationwide Coverage
- Explore subway lines and stations in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area, as well as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon.
- Outside Seoul, buildings, roads, and rivers are also displayed on a 3D map when connected to the internet.
- Supports both iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a wider view of entire subway lines on iPad.

■ Your Privacy Matters
- No account or registration required.
- Your location is used only when you tap the "My Location" button. Location data is processed entirely on your device and is never sent to a server.
- All other features remain available even if you deny location permission.

■ Important Information
- When real-time data is unavailable, the app displays "Scheduled Service" estimates calculated from route information.
- Real-time bus tracking currently supports Seoul city buses only. Support for other regions will be added gradually.
- This is a free app supported by advertisements.

■ Data Sources
- Subway and bus information: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Metro, Busan Transportation Corporation, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (TAGO), and Korea Public Data Portal. Data is used in accordance with the Korea Open Government License (KOGL) Type 1 and applicable public data usage permissions.
- Maps: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles.
- Real-time information is based on public agency data and may differ from actual operating conditions.

Contact: weekendinfactory@gmail.com

## Key features

- Real-time train and bus locations on 3D map
- Live arrival times and station information
- First and last train schedules
- Comprehensive route planning with transfers
- 3D station and route exploration
- Nationwide subway coverage (Seoul, Busan, etc.)

## Is Korea Subway & Bus safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Korea Subway & Bus.

## Is Korea Subway & Bus legit?

Korea Subway & Bus: Live Map appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Korea Subway & Bus is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-subway-and-bus-live-map/id6824160532/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 기존앱과는 다른 샤로운 앱이네요

*2026-10-22*

쉬운 인터페이스에 내위치가 어딘지 잘알수있어서 너무 좋아요

## Frequently asked questions about Korea Subway & Bus

### Does Korea Subway & Bus have ads?

Yes, Korea Subway & Bus is a free app supported by advertisements. These ads help fund the development and maintenance of the app's real-time transit information.

### What is the age rating for Korea Subway & Bus?

Korea Subway & Bus has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for most users, including children, with no mature content.

### How often is Korea Subway & Bus updated?

The app was last updated on October 24, 2026, with version 1.16. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this suggests regular maintenance and feature additions.

### Can I use Korea Subway & Bus offline?

While real-time tracking requires an internet connection, the app displays 'Scheduled Service' estimates when real-time data is unavailable. Some map features outside Seoul may also require internet for building and road display.

### Does Korea Subway & Bus require an account?

No, Korea Subway & Bus does not require any account or registration to use its features. Your privacy is respected, with location data processed only on your device when needed.

### What devices support Korea Subway & Bus?

Korea Subway & Bus supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Users can enjoy a wider view of subway lines on the larger screen of an iPad.

### What if real-time data is not available in Korea Subway & Bus?

When real-time data is unavailable, the app will display 'Scheduled Service' estimates calculated from route information. This ensures you still have planning assistance even with temporary data gaps.

### Does Korea Subway & Bus track buses outside Seoul?

Currently, real-time bus tracking in Korea Subway & Bus only supports Seoul city buses. The developers plan to gradually add support for other regions in future updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2026-10-24

• Fixed a crash when tapping "My location"
• Domestic flights: pick departure and arrival airports to see today's flights, delays, cancellations and aircraft types, with planes flying real routes on the map
• Find by flight number: enter a number like KE1049 to see its current status (check-in, boarding, delayed, cancelled) and gate
• Airport runways drawn in their real positions
• Map gestures now work like other map apps: twist to rotate, drag two fingers down to tilt, double-tap to zoom
• New: street map view, compass (tap to face north) and Matrix theme
• Buses now drive on bridges, and bridge positions are corrected
• My location works even with approximate location only
• Nationwide bus stop search
• Route search from bus stops outside Seoul: bus to the nearest subway station, then subway
• 90+ landmarks added, including Gyeongbokgung, COEX, Lotte World, 30 Han River bridges and Everland
• Detailed 3D buildings for Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon from government data
• Daegu: Suseong Alpha City (formerly Daegongwon) and the new Buksam station; regional station positions fixed
• Less heat and battery use

### 1.14 — 2026-10-23

Fixed an issue with the "My Location" feature.

Fixed missing search keywords for bus stops in Gyeonggi Province and other regions of South Korea.

### 1.12 — 2026-10-22

• Find your location much faster: your approximate position appears right away, then becomes more accurate.
• Smoother map: much less stutter when moving or zooming the map with buses and subways on, and in the route map view.
• With the express bus or train button on, routes and moving vehicles stay on the map even after you close the panel. Tap the button again to turn them off.

### 1.11 — 2026-10-21

새로운 기능
• 기차: 출발역과 도착역을 고르면 오늘 남은 열차(KTX·ITX·무궁화호 등)와 정차역 도착 시각을 보여 줘요. 지금 달리는 열차가 철길을 따라 지도 위에서 움직이고, 누르면 그 열차를 따라가요. (열차 위치는 시간표로 계산한 예상 위치예요)
• 고속버스: 전국 고속버스 터미널의 오늘 배차표와 운행 중인 버스를 보여 줘요. 버스는 지나간 IC·휴게소를 기준으로 고속도로를 따라 표시되고, 누르면 그 버스를 따라가요.
• 서울 밖 버스: 경기·인천과 부산·대구·광주·대전 등 지방 도시의 정류장 도착 정보, 노선, 버스 위치를 볼 수 있어요.
• 역 정보에서 방면마다 막차 시간을 보여 줘요.

개선
• 줌아웃하면 대한민국 전체가 한눈에 보여요.
• 고속버스 터미널과 기차역도 초성으로 찾을 수 있어요.
• 지방 도시 3D 건물 지도와 여러 나라 말 화면을 다듬었어요.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-20

• 노선도 보기: 낮에는 밝게, 밤에는 어둡게 바뀌는 평면 노선도에서 열차 위치를 노선 번호 동그라미로 보여 드려요. 급행은 빨간 '급'으로 표시돼요.
• 행선지 표시: 열차 가까이 확대하면 '김포공항행', '내선순환'처럼 어디로 가는지와 혼잡도가 보여요.
• 버스 정류장 도착 정보를 초 단위로 알려 드리고, 몇 번째 전 정류장인지, 저상버스·혼잡도·막차 여부도 함께 보여 드려요.
• 버스 번호를 누르면 노선 전체를 지도에 그리고, 정류장별 첫차·막차와 지금 버스 위치를 보여 드려요.
• 즐겨찾기: 지하철역, 버스 정류장, 버스 노선을 즐겨찾기하고 검색 화면에서 바로 열 수 있어요.
• 역 편의시설: 화장실(개찰구 안/밖), 장애인 화장실, 물품보관함 위치를 알려 드려요.
• 길찾기에 급행 열차를 반영해 더 빠른 경로를 찾아 드려요.
• 내 위치 근처의 버스 정류장도 함께 보여 드려요.
• 실시간 정보를 앱을 켜자마자, 더 자주(약 10초마다) 받아요.
• 열차와 버스 모양을 새로 다듬고, 한강버스는 배 모양으로 바꿨어요.
• 친구에게 앱을 알려 줄 수 있는 공유 버튼을 추가했어요.
• 아이패드에서 내 위치가 잡히지 않던 문제, 확대하면 버스·열차가 사라지던 문제 등을 고쳤어요.

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