Bomun Station
Korean name: 보문역
Bomun Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 6 and the Ui–Sinseol Line.
It has 8 numbered exits; tap any exit below to see it on the map.
There is 1 restroom, outside the fare gates.
You can store luggage in 1 coin locker bank.
Changing lines here takes about 3–4 minutes on foot.
Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 성북구 보문로 지하116(보문동1가)
Exits
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- 1Exit 1
- 2Exit 2
- 3Exit 3
- 4Exit 4
- 5Exit 5
- 6Exit 6
- 7Exit 7
Elevator exit
- 8Exit 8
Restrooms
Line 6B2Outside fare gates
Near Exit 1·2
Coin lockers
Line 6B1Outside fare gates
Step-free access (elevators)
Take this exit to ride elevators all the way between the street and the platform: easier with big luggage or a stroller.
Line 6Exit 7
- · Lift from the B3 platform to the B2 concourse, then from B2 up to the street (Exit 7 side).
- · Ui–Sinseol Line: B3 transfer point → B2 transfer point → Ui–Sinseol platform (B4)
- · Toilets: B2, Changsin side
Fastest transfer doors
Ride in this car and door on your way in, and you'll step out right by the transfer passage.
Line 6 toward ChangsinUi–Sinseol Line toward Sungshin Women's Univ.
Car 5, door 4About 3 min walk
Line 6 toward AnamUi–Sinseol Line toward Sinseoldong
Car 5, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 6 toward ChangsinUi–Sinseol Line toward Sinseoldong
Car 5, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 6 toward AnamUi–Sinseol Line toward Sungshin Women's Univ.
Car 5, door 4About 3 min walk
Ui–Sinseol Line toward SinseoldongLine 6 toward Changsin
Car 1, door 1About 4 min walk
Ui–Sinseol Line toward Sungshin Women's Univ.Line 6 toward Changsin
Car 2, door 2About 3 min walk
Ui–Sinseol Line toward Sungshin Women's Univ.Line 6 toward Anam
Car 2, door 2About 3 min walk
Ui–Sinseol Line toward SinseoldongLine 6 toward Anam
Car 1, door 1About 4 min walk
Next stations
FAQ
Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Bomun Station?
Yes. There is 1 luggage locker bank, outside the ticket gates. The locker list on this page shows the line and floor of each one.
Which exit at Bomun Station has elevators for heavy luggage?
Use Exit 7 to go between the street and the platform by elevator, the easiest route with heavy bags or a stroller.
Are restrooms located inside the ticket gates at Bomun Station?
No. The station's only restroom is outside the ticket gates. It's near Exit 1·2.
Which subway lines stop at Bomun Station?
Bomun Station is on Line 6 and the Ui–Sinseol Line. The next stops are Anam Station, Changsin Station, Sungshin Women's Univ. Station and Sinseoldong Station.
How many exits does Bomun Station have?
Bomun Station has 8 numbered exits. Each exit card on this page opens the exit in Google Maps and shows what's around it.
How long does it take to transfer at Bomun Station?
About 3–4 minutes on foot. For the quickest change from Line 6 (toward Changsin) to the Ui–Sinseol Line, ride in car 5, door 4.
How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Bomun Station?
Show the driver the Korean name 보문역 or the address 서울특별시 성북구 보문로 지하116(보문동1가). The "Show to Korean / Taxi Driver" button on this page puts it on screen in large text.
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