Dongdaemun Station
Korean name: 동대문역
Dongdaemun Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 1 and Line 4.
It has 12 numbered exits; tap any exit below to see it on the map.
There are 2 restrooms, 1 of them inside the fare gates.
You can store luggage in 3 coin locker banks (about 72 lockers in total).
Changing lines here takes about 4–5 minutes on foot.
Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 종로구 종로 지하302(창신동)
Exits
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- 1Exit 1
Elevator exit
- 2Exit 2
- 3Exit 3
- 4Exit 4
Restroom nearby
- 5Exit 5
- 6Exit 6
- 7Exit 7
- 8Exit 8
- 9Exit 9
Restroom nearbyElevator exit
- 10Exit 10
- 13Exit 13
- 14Exit 14
Restrooms
Line 1B1Outside fare gates
Near Exit 4
Line 4B2Inside fare gates
Near Exit 9
Coin lockers
Line 1Outside fare gates25 lockers
Line 4Outside fare gates26 lockers
Line 4Outside fare gates21 lockers
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 1Exit 1
- · Line 4: transfer point at the Jongno 5-ga end of B1 (toward Exits 7–10)
- · The street lift is between Exits 1 and 6.
- · Toilets: B1 concourse, Exits 3·4 side
Line 4Exit 9
- · A deep station: the lift goes straight from the B4 platform to the B1 concourse.
- · Line 1: transfer point at the Hyehwa end of B1 (Exits 1–6 via Line 1)
- · Toilets: B2, DDP 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 1 toward Jongno 5-gaLine 4 toward Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
Car 1, door 3About 4 min walk
Line 1 toward DongmyoLine 4 toward Hyehwa
Car 9, door 3About 5 min walk
Line 1 toward Jongno 5-gaLine 4 toward Hyehwa
Car 1, door 3About 5 min walk
Line 1 toward DongmyoLine 4 toward Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
Car 9, door 3About 5 min walk
Line 4 toward HyehwaLine 1 toward Jongno 5-ga
Car 4, door 1About 5 min walk
Line 4 toward Dongdaemun History & Culture ParkLine 1 toward Jongno 5-ga
Car 3, door 3About 4 min walk
Line 4 toward HyehwaLine 1 toward Dongmyo
Car 3, door 4About 5 min walk
Line 4 toward Dongdaemun History & Culture ParkLine 1 toward Dongmyo
Car 3, door 3About 5 min walk
Next stations
FAQ
Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Dongdaemun Station?
Yes. There are 3 luggage locker banks with about 72 lockers in total, outside the ticket gates. The locker list on this page shows the line and floor of each one.
Which exit at Dongdaemun Station has elevators for heavy luggage?
Use Exit 1 (Line 1) and Exit 9 (Line 4) 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 Dongdaemun Station?
Yes. 1 of the 2 restrooms are inside the ticket gates and 1 are outside. They're near Exit 4 and Exit 9.
Which subway lines stop at Dongdaemun Station?
Dongdaemun Station is on Line 1 and Line 4. The next stops are Dongmyo Station, Jongno 5-ga Station, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and Hyehwa Station.
How many exits does Dongdaemun Station have?
Dongdaemun Station has 12 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 Dongdaemun Station?
About 4–5 minutes on foot. For the quickest change from Line 1 (toward Jongno 5-ga) to Line 4, ride in car 1, door 3.
How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Dongdaemun Station?
Show the driver the Korean name 동대문역 or the address 서울특별시 종로구 종로 지하302(창신동). The "Show to Korean / Taxi Driver" button on this page puts it on screen in large text.
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Sources: Seoul Metro (restrooms, lockers, transfers); exit locations © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Conditions on site may differ.