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Seodaemun Station

Korean name: 서대문역

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서대문역

서대문역으로 가 주세요

Meaning: “Please take me to Seodaemun Station.”

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Storage Locker (T-Locker / T-Luggage)Lockers ×1Restroom (Inside/Outside Gate)0 inside · 1 outsideNo-Stairs / Elevator AccessVia Street lift exitWOWPASS / Currency Exchange MachineFind nearby ↗
Line 5

Seodaemun Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 5.

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.

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Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 종로구 통일로 지하126(평동)

Exits

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Restrooms

  • Line 5B1Outside fare gates

    Near Exit 1·2

Coin lockers

  • Line 5B1Outside 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 5Street lift exit

    • · Street lifts are near Exits 7·8 and Exits 5·6.
    • · Toilets: B1, Chungjeongno side

Next stations

Line 5GwanghwamunChungjeongno

FAQ

Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Seodaemun 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 Seodaemun Station has elevators for heavy luggage?

Use Street lift exit 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 Seodaemun Station?

No. The station's only restroom is outside the ticket gates. It's near Exit 1·2.

Which subway lines stop at Seodaemun Station?

Seodaemun Station is on Line 5. The next stops are Gwanghwamun Station and Chungjeongno Station.

How many exits does Seodaemun Station have?

Seodaemun Station has 8 numbered exits. Each exit card on this page opens the exit in Google Maps and shows what's around it.

How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Seodaemun Station?

Show the driver the Korean name 서대문역 or the address 서울특별시 종로구 통일로 지하126(평동). 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.