Seoul Station to Gyeongbokgung on the Seoul subway: about 16 min on Line 4 + Line 3, changing at Chungmuro Station. A timed day plan with lockers, restrooms, exits, cafés, Olive Young and shopping by exit number.
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Seoul StationGyeongbokgung
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16 min ride·1 transfer
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Timed cards from Seoul Station to Gyeongbokgung, with exits, walking times and Google Maps links.
Street-to-platform elevator: Exit 2 (Line 1), Street lift exit (Line 4)
About an hour is set aside for lunch.
4Line 41 stop · 2 min
Board at Seoul Station and ride one stop to Hoehyeon Station.
Namdaemun Market
A sprawling traditional market for souvenirs, ginseng and the kalguksu alley.
Exit 5 • 3 min walkShoppingFood
Shinsegae Department Store (Main)
The historic flagship, with luxury floors and a big basement food hall.
Exit 7 • 3 min walkShoppingFoodK-Beauty
4Line 42 stops · 4 min
Board at Hoehyeon Station on the platform toward Myeongdong Station, get off at Chungmuro Station.
Transfer at Chungmuro Station to 3Line 3· about 2 min walk
3Line 34 stops · 7 min
Board at Chungmuro Station on the platform toward Euljiro 3-ga Station, get off at Gyeongbokgung Station.
Seochon Village
Hanok alleys west of the palace with small galleries, cafés and bookshops.
Exit 2 • 7 min walkCafeShopping#HanokVillage
Tongin Market
Neighborhood market known for its coin lunchbox (dosirak) and oil tteokbokki.
Exit 2 • 9 min walkFood
About 3 h 14 min here. Head back by 5:44 PM: the ride back to Seoul Station takes about 16 min.
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Ride times are typical daytime estimates and leave out the wait for your first train. Exit numbers point to the nearest exit; spots are hand-picked and quick-tag results open live Google Maps searches, so check opening hours before you go.