Hangang Bus

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Hangang Bus
LocaleSeoul
WaterwayHan River
Transit typePassenger ferry
Began operationSeptember 18, 2025; 4 days ago (2025-09-18)
System length31.5 km (17.0 nmi; 19.6 mi)
No. of lines1
No. of vessels12
No. of terminals7

The Hangang Bus (Korean: 한강버스) is a water transportation system that operates on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It connects seven piers, from Magok to Jamsil, and operates both regular and express routes.[1][2]

Service

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The Hangang Bus is a ferry connecting Magok, Gangseo and Jamsil, Songpa along the Han River, aiming to capture both commuter and tourist demand. It is operated by Hangang Bus Co., Ltd., a joint venture between the Seoul Housing and Urban Development Corporation and E-Cruise, an affiliate of E-Land Group that operates Hangang cruise ships.[3]

A trial run was conducted from July to August 2025, and the line opened on September 18. The express line is scheduled to open on October 10.

Ferries

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Vessel Year of construction Fuel Status Exterior
101 Gyeongbokgung

경복궁호

2025 Hybrid In use
102 Hanyangdoseong

한양도성호

2025 Hybrid In use
103 Namsan Seoul Tower

남산서울타워호

2025 Hybrid In use

The ferries are named after various Seoul landmarks, such as the palace Gyeongbokgung and N Seoul Tower.[4] The ferries are the catamaran-based, approximately 35 m long, 9.5 m wide, with a capacity of 199 passengers, and is designed to travel at an average speed of 17 knots (approximately 31.5 km/h).[5][6] The goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 52% compared to existing diesel ships through hybrid (lithium-ion battery and diesel generator) and electric propulsion configurations.[7][8][9] Two were manufactured by Eunseong Heavy Industries, two by Gadeok Heavy Industries, and four by Sungjin Engineering.

References

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  1. ^ "Hangang River Bus – Water Transit & Scenic Tour on the Han River". VisitSeoul (Seoul Tourism Organization). 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  2. ^ "템스강처럼 한강도 수상버스 도입… 마곡~잠실 물길 가른다". 동아일보 (in Korean). 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  3. ^ "커피 마시며 '케데헌 명소' 지나간다…첫 물살 가른 한강버스". Joongang Ilbo. 18 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Han River Bus begins official operations on 18th". The Chosun Daily (in Korean). 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  5. ^ ""Hangang River Bus" Connects Jamsil to Yeouido in 30 Minutes". Seoul Metropolitan Government (English). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  6. ^ "2 Hangang River Buses Arrive on Han River; Pilot Service to Begin in March". KBS World. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  7. ^ "'한강버스' 2척 여의도 도착… 내달초 시범 운항 돌입". 동아일보 (in Korean). 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  8. ^ "First new Han River ferries gear up for duty in Seoul — in pictures". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  9. ^ "수상 대중교통 '한강버스', 오는 9월 18일 본격 운항 개시". TTL 뉴스 (in Korean). 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
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  • Hangang Bus – Seoul Metropolitan Government