- 4 Line 4 ← Hoehyeon · Sookmyung Women's Univ. →
- A AREX (airport) Gongdeok →
- GJ Gyeongui-Jungang ← Sinchon
The airport train, KTX to Busan, and four subway lines in one hub.
Seoul Station is the city's main rail hub. The AREX airport railroad ends here, KTX high-speed trains leave for Busan and Gyeongju, and Lines 1 and 4 run underneath.
The area isn't a sightseeing destination itself, but Seoullo 7017, an elevated garden walkway built on an old highway overpass, starts beside the station and Namdaemun Market is a short walk away.
Which exit to take
- FollowsignsAREX to Incheon AirportExpress trains run non-stop to the airport; all-stop trains are cheaper and stop at Hongik Univ.
- FollowsignsKTX high-speed trainsTo Busan in about two and a half hours. Book on the Korail app or website.
- FollowsignsSeoullo 7017An elevated park walkway over the railway tracks, with city views.
- FollowsignsLotte Mart Seoul StationA big supermarket popular for buying Korean snacks to take home.
- FollowsignsNamdaemun MarketOr one stop on Line 4 to Hoehyeon.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
The station has a food court and chain restaurants for travellers; better local food is around Namdaemun Market and the alleys east of the station.
Good to know
- Lines 1 and 4, AREX and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line all stop here, but the platforms are spread out: allow 10 minutes to change.
- Some airlines offer city check-in for the airport at the AREX level; check if yours does.
Travel times
| To | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong | ~3 min | Line 4 towards Hoehyeon |
| Gyeongbokgung | ~16 min | Line 1 towards City Hall, then change at Jongno 3(sam)-ga to Line 3 |
| Bukchon & Insadong | ~14 min | Line 1 towards City Hall, then change at Jongno 3(sam)-ga to Line 3 |
| Hongdae | ~7 min | AREX (airport) towards Gongdeok |
| Seongsu | ~25 min | Line 4 towards Hoehyeon, then change at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park to Line 2 |
| Gangnam | ~31 min | Line 4 towards Sookmyung Women's Univ., then change at Sadang to Line 2 |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~35 min | Line 4 towards Hoehyeon, then change at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park to Line 2 |
Approximate, based on distance between stops plus about seven minutes per change. Add a few minutes for waiting.