Yonsei University's student district.
Sinchon is the student district for Yonsei University, one of Korea's top universities. It is a little older and more relaxed than Hongdae, with cheap food, bars and karaoke.
Yonsei's campus, with its Gothic stone buildings, is a short walk up Yonsei-ro.
Which exit to take
- Exit3Yonsei-roThe main street from the station to the Yonsei University gates.
- Exit3Yonsei University campusUnderwood Hall and the old stone buildings, with autumn colours along the main avenue.
- FollowsignsSinchon bar streetsStudent bars and noraebang (karaoke) rooms.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
Cheap and filling: barbecue, tteokbokki, chicken and beer. Prices are set for students.
Good to know
- Sinchon station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line is a separate station a few minutes' walk away.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~8 min | inner loop, towards Ewha Womans Univ. |
| Myeongdong | ~10 min | inner loop, towards Ewha Womans Univ. |
| DDP / Dongdaemun | ~16 min | inner loop, towards Ewha Womans Univ. |
| Seongsu | ~28 min | inner loop, towards Ewha Womans Univ. |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~38 min | inner loop, towards Ewha Womans Univ. |
| Gangnam | ~36 min | outer loop, towards Hongik Univ. |
| Hongdae | ~2 min | outer loop, towards Hongik Univ. |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.