Gangnam's main crossroads: shopping, food and nightlife.
Gangnam station is one of the busiest in Seoul, at the crossing of Gangnam-daero and Teheran-ro. The streets north of the station are packed with restaurants, bars, cafés and shops.
It is a big transfer point for the Sinbundang Line, which links to Sinsa (Garosu-gil) and south to Pangyo. An underground shopping arcade runs along the road.
Which exit to take
- Exit11Gangnam main streetsThe grid of streets north of the station is where most restaurants and bars are.
- FollowsignsGangnam underground shopping arcadeCheap fashion and accessories in the passages under Gangnam-daero.
- FollowsignsGarosu-gil, SinsaA tree-lined boutique street. Take the Sinbundang Line two stops to Sinsa.
- FollowsignsKyobo Book CentreA huge bookshop with a stationery and English book section.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
Everything is here, from Korean barbecue to chain cafés. Prices are higher than in Hongdae; side streets off the main drag are better value.
Good to know
- The Sinbundang Line also stops here.
- Exits are numbered around the crossroads, so check the exit board before surfacing.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~42 min | outer loop, towards Yeoksam |
| Myeongdong | ~40 min | outer loop, towards Yeoksam |
| DDP / Dongdaemun | ~34 min | outer loop, towards Yeoksam |
| Seongsu | ~22 min | outer loop, towards Yeoksam |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~12 min | outer loop, towards Yeoksam |
| Hongdae | ~34 min | inner loop, towards Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.