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Cheonggye A01: Seoul's self-driving bus now runs at night

TRANSPORT · UPDATED OCT 22, 2026

Route

Cheonggye Plaza → Sewoon Sangga → Gwangjang Market and back, 4.8 km, 11 stops

When

Weekdays from Oct 22, 2026 · 7 pm to 11 pm departures from Cheonggye Plaza, every 30 min

Fare

Free for now (tap a transit card) · ₩1,400 adult fare planned later

Live bus

Search 청계 A01 in Naver Map or KakaoMap

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Seoul's bus with no driver's seat switched to night service on Oct 22, 2026. The weekday timetable, the 11 stops from Cheonggye Plaza to Gwangjang Market, how to ride while it's free, and our market-and-stream night route.

Cheonggye A01 on Cheonggyecheon-ro, 2025 · Image: Seoul Metropolitan Government

What it is

1. THE BUSA self-driving shuttle with no steering wheel and no driver's seat

   Seoul started running it along Cheonggyecheon in Sept 2025. A safety operator stays on board on every run.

2. NEWNight service from Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 7 pm

   Seoul says it's Korea's first regular night service for this kind of bus. The old daytime service ended with the switch.

3. SIZE2 buses, up to 8 passengers each

   If a bus is full, the next one comes about 30 minutes later.

Timetable

1. DAYSWeekdays only

   No service on weekends or public holidays.

2. FIRST7:00 pm from Cheonggye Plaza

   Then every 30 minutes, 9 runs a night.

3. LAST11:00 pm from Cheonggye Plaza

   Service hours are listed as 19:00–23:50, so the last loop finishes around 11:50 pm.

4. LIVECheck the live bus before you walk to a stop

   Search 청계 A01 in Naver Map or KakaoMap: it shows every stop and where the bus is right now.

   청계 A01Copy

The 11 stops

1. STARTCheonggye Plaza (start and end)

   Where the stream begins, by the waterfall.

   청계광장CopyGoogle Maps
2. OUTCheonggye 1-ga · Gwanggyo → Cheonggye 2-ga · Samilgyo → Cheonggye 3-ga · Gwansugyo → Cheonggye 4-ga · Baeogae Bridge

   Eastbound, toward the market.

   청계1가.광교 → 청계2가.삼일교 → 청계3가.관수교 → 청계4가.배오개다리Copy
3. TURNCheonggye 5-ga · Gwangjang Market

   The far end of the loop, next to the market.

   청계5가.광장시장CopyGoogle Maps
4. BACKCheonggye 4-ga · Sewoongyo → Cheonggye 3-ga · Gwansugyo → Cheonggye 2-ga · Supyogyo → Cheonggye 2-ga · Samilgyo → Cheonggye 1-ga · Jangtonggyo

   Westbound, back to Cheonggye Plaza.

   청계4가.세운교 → 청계3가.관수교 → 청계2가.수표교 → 청계2가.삼일교 → 청계1가.장통교Copy

How to ride

1. 1Find the bus in a map app

   Search 청계 A01 in Naver Map or KakaoMap for stop locations and the live position.

2. 2Wait at a Cheonggye A01 stop

   Stops are on both banks between Cheonggye Plaza and Gwangjang Market.

3. 3Tap your transit card when you get on

   The ride is free for now, but tapping a transit card (like T-money) is still required.

4. 4Buckle up

   Seoul's own guide to the bus asks riders to wear the seat belt in case of sudden stops.

Getting there

1. PLAZACheonggye Plaza: City Hall (Line 1 · 2) or Gwanghwamun (Line 5)

   Both stations are a short walk away. Put Cheonggye Plaza into the map for the exact path.

   청계광장CopyGoogle Maps
2. MARKETGwangjang Market: Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), exit 8

   About a 3-minute walk to the market.

   광장시장CopyGoogle Maps

Make it a night out (our route)

1. 1Eat at Gwangjang Market

   The classics: bindaetteok (mung bean pancake), mayak gimbap (mini rolls) and yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). Stalls set their own hours, so eat first.

2. 2Board at the Cheonggye 5-ga · Gwangjang Market stop

   Check the live bus in the map app so you don't wait long.

3. 3Ride the loop back to Cheonggye Plaza

   The bus runs along the stream the whole way.

4. 4Walk down to the water

   Finish at the Cheonggye Plaza waterfall and stroll the lit-up stream.

Say it in Korean (show this screen)

1. SAYDoes the Cheonggye A01 stop here?

   cheong-gye e-i gong-il yeo-gi seo-yo?

   청계 A01 여기 서요?Copy
2. SAYIs it free?

   mu-ryo-ye-yo?

   무료예요?Copy
3. SAYWhere is Gwangjang Market?

   gwang-jang-si-jang eo-di-ye-yo?

   광장시장 어디예요?Copy

Local tips

• Our tip: it only runs on weekdays, so plan a weeknight, not a Saturday.
• Our tip: with 8 seats per bus, early runs are the safer bet for a group.
• The free period has no announced end date. Seoul plans to start charging later; check the map apps or Seoul's announcements before you go.

FAQ

Sources: Seoul Mediahub (Seoul Metropolitan Government): Cheonggye A01 night service from Oct 22 (Oct 2026) · Money Today: Cheonggye A01 night runs from the 22nd (Oct 20, 2026) · Aju Business Daily: self-driving bus runs at night from the 22nd (Oct 20, 2026) · News1: bus with no steering wheel runs Cheonggyecheon at night (Oct 20, 2026) · NewDaily: Cheonggyecheon self-driving bus goes night-only (Oct 20, 2026) · Seoul Mediahub: riding the Cheonggye A01 to Gwangjang Market (Jan 2026) · Seoul Mediahub: Gwangjang Market food guide

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