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SEOUL & METRO · 22 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.

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

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

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MATCHED STATIONS

Seoul and metro journeys that fit

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Beyond Chinatown: reading Incheon as an open-port city from the last stationSubway Line 1 & Suin–Bundang Line · Incheon Station
IncheonMetro day tripsPalaces & heritageMarkets & food

Beyond Chinatown: reading Incheon as an open-port city from the last station

A four-to-six-hour route through railway history, migrant food, unequal settlements, the port ridge, and warehouses reused for culture.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 65–80 min from Seoul Station
Choose it for
Reading an open-port city shaped by rail, migration, and trade
Check first
Hills, museum closures, and historical context
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Suwon Station to Hwaseong: a realistic day from bus transfer to fortress wallSubway Line 1 & Suin–Bundang Line · Suwon Station
SuwonMetro day tripsPalaces & heritageMarkets & food

Suwon Station to Hwaseong: a realistic day from bus transfer to fortress wall

A five-to-eight-hour international-visitor guide covering the Exit 9 bus, Haenggung, fortress engineering, and steep or step-free route choices.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 50–70 min to Suwon Station, then a local bus
Choose it for
A full Hwaseong day that plans the bus transfer first
Check first
Bus transfer, fortress slopes, and opening hours
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Noryangjin: seafood, local commerce and a quiet history park1 & Line 9 · Noryangjin Station
SeoulMarkets & foodPalaces & heritage

Noryangjin: seafood, local commerce and a quiet history park

Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.

Choose it for
Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
Read the in-depth guide

AT A GLANCE

Compare all 22 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
Incheon Station

Subway Line 1 & Suin–Bundang Line

About 65–80 min from Seoul Station

4–6 hours
Metro day tripsPalaces & heritageMarkets & food

Reading an open-port city shaped by rail, migration, and trade

Suwon Station

Subway Line 1 & Suin–Bundang Line

About 50–70 min to Suwon Station, then a local bus

5–8 hours
Metro day tripsPalaces & heritageMarkets & food

A full Hwaseong day that plans the bus transfer first

2–3 hours
Markets & foodPalaces & heritage

Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.

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 22 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.