New Pyeonha G Bus Route from Hoecheon, Yangju to Gangbyeon Station... Faster Commutes to Seoul

Yangju Confirms 'Pyeonha G Bus' Route to Gangbyeon Station
Service Begins in October
Expanding Metropolitan Transport Network Centered on Gangbyeon Station

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province is expanding its metropolitan transportation network to connect with Seoul's Gangbyeon Station. With the confirmation of a new 'Gyeonggi Pyeonha G Bus' route operating through Hoecheon New Town and Okjeong New Town to Gangbyeon Station, commuting conditions to the eastern region of Seoul are expected to improve significantly.

Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province selects new PyeonhaG Bus route. Photo by Yangju City

On July 15, Yangju City announced that the Hoecheon New Town~Gangbyeon Station route had been selected as the final route in Gyeonggi Province’s call for new 'Gyeonggi Pyeonha G Bus' routes.

The new route will depart from Hoecheon Benest House, pass through the southern and eastern districts of Okjeong New Town, and travel to Gangbyeon Station. It will operate twice a day during the morning commuting hours, from 6 AM to 9 AM, with a one-way distance of 51.2 km. The city plans to begin service in mid-October, following administrative procedures such as granting a limited license.

This route is significant in that it establishes a metropolitan transport axis centered on Gangbyeon Station, together with the existing P9603 express bus that runs from Samsung to Hoecheon New Town and Gangbyeon Station. Residents of Hoecheon and Okjeong New Towns are expected to benefit from greatly improved access to Seoul.

Gangbyeon Station serves as a key transfer hub in the Seoul metropolitan area. It is a five-minute walk from Subway Line 2, allowing travelers to reach Jamsil Station in about five minutes, Gangnam Station in about 17 minutes, Seongsu Station in around six minutes, and City Hall Station in about 24 minutes. This significantly reduces travel time compared to bus-only routes, enabling fast access to major business and commercial districts in Seoul while avoiding frequently congested areas.

The Pyeonha G Bus is a seat-reservation-based metropolitan bus service operated by advance reservation. Users can reserve a seat using the 'MiRi' app, pay on-site with a registered transit card, and use the service for 3,450 won with integrated transfer discounts applied. The service is designed to reduce inconvenience from standing or full buses and to improve punctuality.

Deokyoung Jeong, Mayor of Yangju City, said, “The selection of this Pyeonha G Bus route, in connection with the existing P9603 route, is significant as it establishes a metropolitan transportation system centered on Gangbyeon Station, thereby expanding citizens’ access to Seoul and providing more options for metropolitan transport. We will continue to develop various metropolitan routes that reflect citizens’ transportation demand and urban development conditions, and provide even more convenient transportation services.”

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