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Seoul Station & getting there | Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Station 서울역

서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 405 (동자동) | 405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Station - Admission Fees

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  • Seoul Station (subway line 1/4/Gyeongchun Line, KTX - Korea Train Express, AREX - Airport Railroad Express Train).

Seoul Station is the main train station for high-speed trains (KTX) to popular cities like Busan, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Gangneung and other parts of Korea. Direct express trains (AREX) from Incheon Airport also stop at Seoul Station with a City Airport Terminal. Seoul Station is directly connected to Seoul Subway Station and surrounded with fabulous shopping options, cafes and restaurants.

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High-speed Trains to other parts of Korea (KORAIL KTX, ITX)

​​Besides having the popular high-speed KTX (Korea Train Express) trains, the slower ITX (Intercity Train Express) and Mugunghwa trains also run from Seoul Station.

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▶ Check Train Timing, Online Ticketing & Travel Pass Purchase at KORAIL official website

▶ Guide from Seoul to Busan

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​Trains to/from Incheon Airport & Gimpo Airport (Airport Railroad/AREX)

Location (Ticketing): B2, Seoul Station - Airport Railroad Express (AREX)

Train Boarding: B7, Seoul Station - Airport Railroad Express (AREX)

Operating Hours: 6:00 - 23:00
Official Websites: airportrailroad.com (AREX Airport Railroad) | airport.kr (Incheon Airport)

  

For AREX Train:

Travel Time: 43 mins (Incheon Airport, T1) | 51 Mins (Incheon Airport, T2)

Fare: ₩13,000 (adult)

Service Intervals: 30-40 mins. train timetable

🧸for reference only. please always refer to the official websites for the latest updates​​​​

For visitors to Seoul, the Airport Railroad offers 2 train services:

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AREX - Route Map | Seoul, South Korea

City Airport Terminal @Seoul Station (AREX)

Location: B2, Seoul Station - Airport Railroad Express (AREX)

Operating Hours: 5:20 - 19:00

Boarding Procedures/Baggage Check-in: Terminal 1 - Last check-in 3 hours prior to departure / Terminal 2 - Last check-in 3 hours and 20 minutes prior to departure

Official Websites: airportrailroad.com (AREX Airport Railroad) | airport.kr (Incheon Airport)

🧸Please always refer to the official websites for the latest updates​

There is a City Airport Terminal at Seoul Station (AREX) for passengers on selective airlines using AREX Express Train service to check in their same-day international flight departures and luggage.

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a) Airlines for City Airport Terminal Check-in at Seoul Station (AREX)

City Airport Terminal check-in is limited to Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T'way Air, Air Seoul, Air Busan, Lufthansa, Eastar Jet, Korean Air and Jin Air.

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Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1

Seoul Station - City Airport Terminal - Incheon Airport T1 Airlines | Seoul, South Korea

Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2

Seoul Station - City Airport Terminal - Incheon Airport T2 Airlines | Seoul, South Korea

b) City Airport Terminal Check-in Procedures

To use the City Airport Terminal for flight check in, you must first purchase your AREX Express Train Ticket (with your preferred train departure time to Incheon Airport) and enter the check-in gate using the train ticket QR code.

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Seoul Station - User Guide to City Airport Terminal | Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Subway Station & Getting on Seoul Metro

Seoul Subway Station (Line 1, Line 4 & Gyeongchun Line)

​​​Seoul Station is also connected to three Seoul Subway Lines (line 1, 4 & Gyeongchun Line) for the convenience of travellers to Seoul.

 

Take Exit 2 from Seoul Station (KTX/AREX) and follow the signs to take the escalators to the basement floor for the Subway line 1 & 4.

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How to get from Seoul Subway Station to Myeongdong​

At Seoul Station (subway), take the subway on Line 4 direct to Myeongdong. Myeongdong Station is the second stop after Seoul Station.

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💡If you are travelling with heavy luggage, please note that you may need to carry your luggage up the stairs from the train platform to the exit gantry of Myeongdong Station. From there, you can use Myeongdong Station Exit 7 or Exit 3 (across the road to Hotel Prince Seoul / Hotel Pacific Seoul) with escalator access to street level.

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Lockers @Seoul Station

Lockers of various sizes, located near both exits of Seoul Station are available for travellers' usage.

 

Basic charge ranges from ₩1,000 to ₩3,000 per locker, for the 1st 2 hours of usage. Additional charges apply after 2 hours and paid on luggage retrieval. Cash payment available.

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Locker Sizes & Pricing (1st 2 hrs basic charge / 2nd - 12th hr, per hour charge / after 12th hr, per 12 hrs charge

Small: ₩1,000 / ₩200 / ₩1,000

Medium: ₩1,500 / ₩300 / ₩1,500

Large: ₩2,000 / ₩400 / ₩2,000

Extra Large: ₩3,000 / ₩500 / ₩2,500

prices subject to change.

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The easy-to-use touch screen for locker usage is available in four languages, i.e. English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

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💡The lockers are locked by default. Once you have selected your preferred locker number and payment made (i.e. for the first two hours of usage), the locker door will open automatically.

💡Additional lockers are available at nearby Lotte Mart Zettaplex (Seoul Station Branch) and Seoul Subway Station.

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Cafes, Restaurants & Shops @Seoul Station

Food & Beverage (F&B) inside Seoul Station

Shops, Cafes & Restaurants outside Seoul Station & on the way to Seoul Subway Station

Recommended Places to visit at/near Seoul Station

Recommended Accommodation Near Seoul Station | Seoul, South Korea

Recommended Accommodation near Seoul Station

You may consider to stay near Seoul Station for its convenience especially if you have early morning flights and plan to take AREX Train to Incheon International Airport (Terminal 1 / Terminal 2); or early morning trains (e.g. KTX/ITX) out of Seoul (e.g. to Busan).

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With the City Airport Terminal located at AREX Seoul Station, you can check in your international flights of selective airlines on the day of departure easily too.​​

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1

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station

★★★★ | 8.2 Review Rating

Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station is directly connected to Seoul Station via an underground passage (10 mins walk) or Seoul Station (subway) exit 12. The room rates of this 4* hotel are comparable to some of the higher end 3* hotels in Myeongdong, making it an attraction option to consider.

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Sunshine House

9.7 Review Rating

Sunshine House offers 1 bedroom apartment (1 large double bed & 1 single bed, max 3 pax), located just next to Four Points by Sheraton. The air-conditioned unit features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fully-equipped kitchenette with microwave, toaster, washing machine and bathroom. There is a coffee shop and minimarket at property.

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Hotel Manu Seoul

★★★ | 8.1 Review Rating

Hotel Manu Seoul is directly connected to Seoullo 7017 Sky Garden (lift entry near Seoul Station subway exit 2 & walk in the direction of Namdaemun) or 2 mins walk from Seoul Station subway exit 7. From hotel, you can can continue the walk along Seoullo 7017 leading to Hoehyeon Station (line 4, exit 5) and Namdaemun Market (Gate 5), 3 mins.

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Hotelette Seoul Station

★★ | 8.1 Review Rating

Hotelette Seoul Station is a non-fuss accommodation of single rooms with private bathroom for those transiting in Seoul and wish to be near Seoul Station. 1 min walk across the street from Seoul Station subway exit 10.

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UH Suite The Seoul

★★★★ | 9.5 Review Rating

UH Suite The Seoul is located across the road from Lotte Mart Zettaplex Seoul Station Branch, 10 mins walk from Seoul Station (KTX/AREX) or via Seoullo 7017 sky garden. It offers private city spa room to 2-3 bedrooms suites.💡min. 2 nights stay for booking more than 30 days in advance.

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Sunnyhouse3

10 Review Rating

Sunnyhouse3 is a apartment located directly across the road from Seoul Station (/Lotte Outlets) or 2 mins walk from Seoul Station (exit 15). It is a 1 bedroom, air-conditioned and non-smoking apartment with 2 large double beds (up to 4 pax). It offers free WiFi, flat-screen TV with streaming services, 1 bathroom with shower, fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, fridge and washing machine. There is lift access at the property with full-day security. Starbucks is on 1F and 7-Eleven convenience store is right next door.

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KTX Train Line Maps

  • Gyeongbu Line to Busan

  • Gangneung Line to Pyeongchang and Gangneung

  • Jeolla Line to Jeonju

  • Gyeongjeong Line to Daejeon

  • Honam Line to Iksan

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AREX Incheon Airport Express Train 1 Way Ticket (ICN airport ⇄ Seoul Station)

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