Seoul Station
Korean name: 서울역
Seoul Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 1, Line 4, AREX, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and GTX-A.
It has 14 numbered exits; tap any exit below to see it on the map.
There are 2 restrooms, all outside the fare gates.
You can store luggage in 4 coin locker banks (about 90 lockers in total).
Changing lines here takes about 4–16 minutes on foot.
Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 중구 세종대로 지하2(남대문로 5가)
Exits
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- 1Exit 1
- 2Exit 2
Restroom nearbyElevator exit
- 3Exit 3
- 4Exit 4
- 5Exit 5
- 6Exit 6
- 7Exit 7
- 8Exit 8
- 9Exit 9
- 9-1Exit 9-1
- 10Exit 10
- 11Exit 11
Restroom nearby
- 14Exit 14
- 15Exit 15
Restrooms
Line 1B1Outside fare gates
Near Exit 2
Line 4B1Outside fare gates
Near Exit 11
Coin lockers
Line 1Outside fare gates22 lockers
Line 1Outside fare gates22 lockers
Line 1Outside fare gates20 lockers
Line 4Outside fare gates26 lockers
T-Luggage desk: B1, toward Exit 1
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 2
- · One lift in the middle of the platform runs to the B1 concourse and up to the street (Exit 2 side).
- · Line 4: Namyeong end of B1 (toward Exits 10–14) · Airport Railroad: toward Exit 15
- · There are also street lifts near Exit 1 and Exits 3·4.
Line 4Street lift exit
- · The street lift is near Exits 12·13, toward Sookmyung.
- · Line 1 / GTX-A: transfer point at the Hoehyeon end of B2 (Exits 1–9 via Line 1)
- · AREX / Gyeongui–Jungang: B2 transfer point → passage toward Exit 15
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 City HallLine 4 toward Sookmyung Women's Univ.
Car 10, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 1 toward NamyeongLine 4 toward Hoehyeon
Car 1, door 2About 4 min walk
Line 1 toward NamyeongLine 4 toward Sookmyung Women's Univ.
Car 1, door 2About 4 min walk
Line 1 toward City HallLine 4 toward Hoehyeon
Car 10, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 1 toward NamyeongAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 1, door 2About 16 min walk
Line 1 toward City HallAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 10, door 4About 16 min walk
Line 4 toward Sookmyung Women's Univ.Line 1 toward Namyeong
Car 10, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 4 toward HoehyeonLine 1 toward City Hall
Car 1, door 1About 4 min walk
Line 4 toward Sookmyung Women's Univ.Line 1 toward City Hall
Car 10, door 4About 4 min walk
Line 4 toward HoehyeonLine 1 toward Namyeong
Car 1, door 1About 4 min walk
Line 4 toward HoehyeonAREX toward Gongdeok
Car 3, door 3About 15 min walk
Line 4 toward Sookmyung Women's Univ.AREX toward Gongdeok
Car 8, door 1About 15 min walk
Next stations
FAQ
Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Seoul Station?
Yes. There are 4 luggage locker banks with about 90 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 Exit 1.
Which exit at Seoul Station has elevators for heavy luggage?
Use Exit 2 (Line 1) and Street lift exit (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 Seoul Station?
No. Both restrooms are outside the ticket gates. They're near Exit 2 and Exit 11.
Which subway lines stop at Seoul Station?
Seoul Station is on Line 1, Line 4, AREX, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and GTX-A. The next stops are Sinchon Station, Namyeong Station, City Hall Station, Sookmyung Women's Univ. Station, Hoehyeon Station, Gongdeok Station and Yeonsinnae Station.
How many exits does Seoul Station have?
Seoul Station has 14 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 Seoul Station?
About 4–16 minutes on foot. For the quickest change from Line 1 (toward City Hall) to Line 4, ride in car 10, door 4.
How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Seoul Station?
Show the driver the Korean name 서울역 or the address 서울특별시 중구 세종대로 지하2(남대문로 5가). The "Show to Korean / Taxi Driver" button on this page puts it on screen in large text.
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