Hongik Univ. Station
Korean name: 홍대입구역
Hongik Univ. Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 2, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and AREX.
It has 9 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 3 coin locker banks (about 171 lockers in total).
Changing lines here takes about 5–12 minutes on foot.
Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 마포구 양화로 지하160(동교동)
Exits
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- 1Exit 1
- 2Exit 2
Restroom nearby
- 3Exit 3
- 4Exit 4
- 5Exit 5
- 6Exit 6
- 7Exit 7
- 8Exit 8
- 9Exit 9
Restrooms
Line 2B1Outside fare gates
Near Exit 2
Coin lockers
Line 2Outside fare gates65 lockers
Line 2Outside fare gates78 lockers
Line 2Outside fare gates28 lockers
T-Luggage desk: B1, toward Exits 3–4
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 2Exit 2·8
- · One lift links the platform, concourse and street (Exits 2·8).
- · AREX / Gyeongui–Jungang: transfer point at the Sinchon end of B1 (toward Exits 5–7)
- · Toilets: B1 concourse
Fastest transfer doors
Ride in this car and door on your way in, and you'll step out right by the transfer passage.
Line 2 toward SinchonGyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang University
Car 3, door 2About 7 min walk
Line 2 toward HapjeongGyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang University
Car 8, door 2About 7 min walk
Line 2 toward HapjeongAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 6, door 3About 12 min walk
Line 2 toward SinchonAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 3, door 2About 8 min walk
Line 2 toward SinchonAREX toward Digital Media City
Car 3, door 2About 9 min walk
Line 2 toward HapjeongAREX toward Digital Media City
Car 8, door 2About 11 min walk
Gyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang UniversityLine 2 toward Hapjeong
Car 8, door 4About 7 min walk
Gyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang UniversityLine 2 toward Sinchon
Car 8, door 4About 7 min walk
Gyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang UniversityAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 8, door 4About 6 min walk
Gyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang UniversityAREX toward Digital Media City
Car 8, door 4About 5 min walk
AREX toward GongdeokLine 2 toward Hapjeong
Car 1, door 1About 12 min walk
AREX toward Digital Media CityLine 2 toward Hapjeong
Car 2, door 2About 11 min walk
AREX toward Digital Media CityLine 2 toward Sinchon
Car 2, door 1About 9 min walk
AREX toward GongdeokLine 2 toward Sinchon
Car 5, door 3About 8 min walk
AREX toward GongdeokGyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang University
Car 1, door 1About 6 min walk
AREX toward Digital Media CityGyeongui–Jungang Line toward Sogang University
Car 2, door 2About 5 min walk
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FAQ
Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Hongik Univ. Station?
Yes. There are 3 luggage locker banks with about 171 lockers in total, outside the ticket gates. The locker list on this page shows the line and floor of each one. A staffed T-Luggage desk is available: B1, toward Exits 3–4.
Which exit at Hongik Univ. Station has elevators for heavy luggage?
Use Exit 2·8 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 Hongik Univ. Station?
No. The station's only restroom is outside the ticket gates. It's near Exit 2.
Which subway lines stop at Hongik Univ. Station?
Hongik Univ. Station is on Line 2, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and AREX. The next stops are Gajwa Station, Sogang University Station, Sinchon Station, Hapjeong Station, Gongdeok Station and Digital Media City Station.
How many exits does Hongik Univ. Station have?
Hongik Univ. Station has 9 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 Hongik Univ. Station?
About 5–12 minutes on foot. For the quickest change from the Gyeongui–Jungang Line (toward Sogang University) to AREX, ride in car 8, door 4.
How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Hongik Univ. Station?
Show the driver the Korean name 홍대입구역 or the address 서울특별시 마포구 양화로 지하160(동교동). The "Show to Korean / Taxi Driver" button on this page puts it on screen in large text.
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