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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

Seoul Station - Opening Hours

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Seoul Station - Admission Fees

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

How to go to Seoul Station
Seoul Station - Official Websites

Seoul Station is the gateway of Seoul and serves the highest number of passengers in South Korea.

Trains to Other Parts of Korea (KTX, ITX, AREX, Subway, etc)

It is a main train station for the high speed KTX (Korea Train Express) trains to popular cities like Jeonju, Busan  Guide from Seoul to Busan, Jeonju, Gangneung and other parts of Korea

Besides KTX, the slower ITX-Saemaeul, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, Nuriro, ITX-Cheongchun trains also run from this station.

For visitors to Seoul, the Airport Railroad Express Train (AREX) runs between Incheon Airport and Seoul Station.

Seoul Station is also connected to three Seoul Subway Lines (line 1, 4 & Gyeongui–Jungang) for the convenience of travellers to Seoul.

Lockers at Seoul Station

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

 

Prices range from ₩2,000 to ₩6,000 per locker, per day use. The easy-to-use touch screen for locker usage is available in four languages, i.e. English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

Locker Sizes & Pricing (Per Day):

Small (450x600x300): ₩2,000

Medium (450x600x600): ₩3,000

Medium Large (450x600x900): ₩5,000

Large (450x600x1200): ₩6,000

The pricing is based on same day use, additional day charge applies for storage past midnight. Cash payment available.

Food and Drinks Options inside Seoul Station

Restaurants just outside Seoul Station

How to get from Seoul Station to Myeongdong​

If you are arriving Seoul Station on AREX (train) from Incheon Airport or trains from Busan, you can follow the signs to the Seoul Subway (station).

 

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

TIPS: If you are travelling with heavy luggage, please use Myeongdong Station Exit 7 or Exit 3 (across the road to Hotel Prince Seoul / Hotel Pacific Seoul) with escalator access to street level.

Seoul Station - To Myeongdong Station | KoreaToDo
Attractions near Seoul Station

Recommended Places to Visit Near Seoul Station

Besides the various shopping and dining options available at Seoul Station (KTX), there are nearby Seoullo 2017 (overhead garden sky walk) with one of the paths leading to Namdaemun Market.

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).

💡If you are taking AREX Train to Incheon International Airport, there is a City Airport Terminal (Service Hours - 05:20 to 19:00) at AREX Seoul Station B2 where you can check in your flights for selective airlines (e.g. Korean Air, Asiana Airlines) on the day of departure (3 hrs before flight departure; Korean Air: 3hrs 20mins before flight departure). Refer to latest details at AREX official website.

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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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.

3

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.

Map

Seoul Station Map

Seoul Station Map | KoreaToDo

Seoul Station Map & Nearby Places

Seoul Station Map & Nearby Places | KoreaToDo

KTX Maps

  • Gyeongbu Line to Busan

  • Gangneung Line to Pyeongchang and Gangneung

  • Jeolla Line to Jeonju

  • Gyeongjeong Line to Daejeon

  • Honam Line to Iksan

KTX - Gyeongbu Line Map | KoreaToDo
KTX - Gangneung Line Map | KoreaToDo
KTX - Jeolla Line Map | KoreaToDo
KTX - Gyeongjeon Line Map | KoreaToDo
KTX - Honam Line Map | KoreaToDo
KORAIL KTX Rail Lines Map - 2018

KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

Discover Seoul Pass (incl. access to Lotte World, COEX Aquarium, Han River Cruises)

Discover Seoul Pass (incl. access to Lotte World, COEX Aquarium, Han River Cruises)

4.7★

free access to over 60 attractions

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

4.7★

Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

4.3★

15 stops to hop on & hop off

4G Pocket WiFi (KR Airport Pick Up) - KT OLLEH (Unlimited Data)

4G Pocket WiFi (KR Airport Pick Up) - KT OLLEH (Unlimited Data)

4.7★

max 3 devices / 24 hrs pick up

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

4.9★

the only 1 tour for DMZ+bridge!

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

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

4.8★

Airport T1: 43 mins / T2: 51 mins

Everland Day Tour (Admission & Round Trip Rransfer)

Everland Day Tour (Admission & Round Trip Rransfer)

4.7★

fun-filled day at Everland!

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🌾SEASONAL FAVES🌾 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Incheon Chimaek (Chicken & Beer) Festival & Incheon Day Tour

Incheon Chimaek (Chicken & Beer) Festival & Incheon Day Tour

15 Jun 2023

₩48,800

visit Wolmido Island & Incheon Chinatown

Jarasum Flower Festival, Nami island (& Alpaca Ranch) Day Tour

Jarasum Flower Festival, Nami island (& Alpaca Ranch) Day Tour

26 May - 30 Jun 2023

₩75,900

take instaworthy photos with the flower fields

Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

21 Jul - 4 Aug 2023

₩79,500

Korea's famous mud festival!

Pocheon Art Valley, Strawberry Picking & Herb Island Day Tour

Pocheon Art Valley, Strawberry Picking & Herb Island Day Tour

6 Feb - 29 Jun 2023

₩95,000

monorail & strawberries (500g)

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival

31 Jul - 3 Aug 2023

₩103,700

fishing activities & feast on your catch

Pocheon Art Valley, Apple Farm Experience & Luge World Day Tour

Pocheon Art Valley, Apple Farm Experience & Luge World Day Tour

2 Jul - 9 Nov 2023

₩95,200

apple jam & pie making (Jul-Aug)

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