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SEOUL & METRO · 32 STATION ROUTES

Choose one stop across Seoul & Metro

Palaces, markets, performance, parks, and night views extend to Incheon’s port history, Suwon Hwaseong, Songdo, and Ilsan. Start with one station that fits your time and question.

32 stations · 8 lenses · Korean, English, and Japanese

Why Gyeongbokgung deserves two hours—and Seochon another twoGyeongbokgung StationPairing a royal palace axis with everyday Seochon

Choose your base and cities before your day plans

Where should you stay in Seoul?

Compare Myeongdong, Hongdae, Seoul Station, Jongno and Gangnam by your plans and journey home—not popularity.

Which area are you visiting?

How much time do you have?

MATCHED STATIONS

Seoul and metro journeys that fit

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How not to see the National Museum of Korea in one day: an Ichon half-daySubway Line 4 & Gyeongui–Jungang Line · Ichon Station
SeoulMuseums & artPalaces & heritage

How not to see the National Museum of Korea in one day: an Ichon half-day

A focused strategy for international visitors: choose one historical question, read materials and power, rest, revisit one masterpiece, and finish outdoors.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 10–20 min from Seoul Station
Choose it for
A focused National Museum visit built around one question
Check first
Closures, gallery scale, and energy management
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Samgakji: choose one question at the War Memorial4 & Line 6 · Samgakji Station
SeoulMuseums & artPalaces & heritage

Samgakji: choose one question at the War Memorial

Focus on one thread—war, civilian life or remembrance—then read the memorial landscape and Yongsan streets.

Choose it for
War memory · Museum · Yongsan
Check first
Choose one gallery before entering the War Memorial. Indoor displays, outdoor exhibits and commemorative events may have different access rules.
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Dongnimmun: independence history through names and spacesLine 3 · Dongnimmun Station
SeoulPalaces & heritageMuseums & art

Dongnimmun: independence history through names and spaces

Connect Independence Gate, Seodaemun Prison History Hall and the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government with enough time and respectful conduct.

Choose it for
Independence history · Museum · Remembrance
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
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Hangangjin: Korean art and architecture on a hillsideLine 6 · Hangangjin Station
SeoulMuseums & artCity & architecture

Hangangjin: Korean art and architecture on a hillside

Build this weather-proof route around the Leeum Museum of Art, then explore Hannam-dong at a slower pace. Check exhibition reservations before setting out.

Choose it for
Art · Architecture · Rainy day
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
Read the in-depth guide

AT A GLANCE

Compare all 32 stations

For trips beyond Seoul, count the round trip and last train first.

Times are generous ranges for a typical weekday daytime transit route. Transfers, crowding, and service work vary, so recheck a live map and the operator notice before departure.

Official Seoul route mapKORAIL metro timetables and mapIncheon Transit route map
Ichon Station

Subway Line 4 & Gyeongui–Jungang Line

About 10–20 min from Seoul Station

3–5 hours
Museums & artPalaces & heritage

A focused National Museum visit built around one question

Samgakji Station

4 & Line 6

3–5 hours
Museums & artPalaces & heritage

War memory · Museum · Yongsan

Dongnimmun Station

Line 3

3–4 hours
Palaces & heritageMuseums & art

Independence history · Museum · Remembrance

Hangangjin Station

Line 6

3–4 hours
Museums & artCity & architecture

Art · Architecture · Rainy day

TWO-STOP IDEAS

Two stops that create a useful contrast

Connect two distinct urban stories instead of collecting nearby sights.

01

Gyeongbokgung → Samseong

A royal axis and contemporary Gangnam

Read palace order and Seochon in the morning, then compare COEX and Bongeunsa in modern Gangnam.

02

Jongno 5-ga → Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

A working market and design after dark

See Gwangjang as a working market before following the stream toward DDP’s layered history and evening architecture.

03

Incheon / Suwon / Jeongbalsan

Choose only one city beyond Seoul

Do not combine them. Give one full day to port history, a fortress city, or a planned lake district.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for all 32 stations?

Even within Seoul, one or two stations per day is enough. Treat Incheon, Suwon, and Goyang as separate day trips.

Can I reach the wider metro trips only by subway?

Incheon, Central Park, and Jeongbalsan have direct rail access. Suwon Hwaseong requires a local bus after Suwon Station.

Which station is best for a first Seoul visit?

Choose Gyeongbokgung for heritage, Myeongdong for arrival-day basics, or Ichon and Samseong for weather-resistant indoor time.