Sinseoldong Station
Korean name: 신설동역
Sinseoldong Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 1, Line 2 and the Ui–Sinseol Line.
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 2 coin locker banks (about 18 lockers in total).
Changing lines here takes about 3–7 minutes on foot.
Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 동대문구 왕산로 지하1(신설동)
Exits
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- 1Exit 1
Restroom nearby
- 2Exit 2
- 3Exit 3
Elevator exit
- 4Exit 4
- 5Exit 5
- 6Exit 6
- 7Exit 7
Restroom nearby
- 8Exit 8
- 9Exit 9
Elevator exit
- 10Exit 10
- 11Exit 11
- 12Exit 12
Restrooms
Line 1B1Outside fare gates
Near Exit 1
Line 2B1Inside fare gates
Near Exit 7
Coin lockers
Line 1Outside fare gates9 lockers
Line 2Inside fare gates9 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 3
- · Line 2: follow the transfer signs toward Exits 7–10 on the B1 concourse.
- · Ui–Sinseol line: transfer point toward Exits 11·12
- · There is also a street lift near Exits 11·12.
Line 2Exit 9
- · Line 1 / Ui–Sinseol: transfer point toward Exit 10 (Exits 1–6·11·12 via Line 1)
- · Toilets: middle of the 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 1 toward DongmyoLine 2 toward Yongdu
Car 9, door 4About 5 min walk
Line 1 toward JegidongLine 2 toward Yongdu
Car 9, door 3About 7 min walk
Line 1 toward JegidongUi–Sinseol Line toward Bomun
Car 9, door 4About 3 min walk
Line 1 toward DongmyoUi–Sinseol Line toward Bomun
Car 2, door 1About 4 min walk
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FAQ
Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Sinseoldong Station?
Yes. There are 2 luggage locker banks with about 18 lockers in total, both inside and outside the ticket gates. The locker list on this page shows the line and floor of each one.
Which exit at Sinseoldong Station has elevators for heavy luggage?
Use Exit 3 (Line 1) and Exit 9 (Line 2) 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 Sinseoldong Station?
Yes. 1 of the 2 restrooms are inside the ticket gates and 1 are outside. They're near Exit 1 and Exit 7.
Which subway lines stop at Sinseoldong Station?
Sinseoldong Station is on Line 1, Line 2 and the Ui–Sinseol Line. The next stops are Yongdu Station, Dongmyo Station, Jegidong Station and Bomun Station.
How many exits does Sinseoldong Station have?
Sinseoldong 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 Sinseoldong Station?
About 3–7 minutes on foot. For the quickest change from Line 1 (toward Jegidong) to the Ui–Sinseol Line, ride in car 9, door 4.
How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Sinseoldong Station?
Show the driver the Korean name 신설동역 or the address 서울특별시 동대문구 왕산로 지하1(신설동). 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.