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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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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 guide to choosing the Suwon Station bus stop, visiting Haenggung, reading fortress engineering, and choosing a steep or gentler route.

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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Olympic Park: an east-side walk without a full circuitLines 5 & 9 · Olympic Park Station
SeoulParks & watersidePalaces & heritage

Olympic Park: an east-side walk without a full circuit

Start on the east side and set a turnaround time instead of circling the entire park. Adding Mongchontoseong’s slopes and the western World Peace Gate substantially increases walking. Event days can change crowd levels and access routes.

Choose it for
Park · Walking
Check first
For an indoor substitute, check the museum’s opening day and its separate approach; do not assume direct station access.
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City Hall: three eras within one Seoul block1 & Line 2 · City Hall Station
SeoulPalaces & heritageCulture & performance

City Hall: three eras within one Seoul block

Connect late-royal Deoksugung, modern Jeongdong and today’s civic square while checking closures and public events.

Choose it for
Palace · Modern history · City walk
Check first
Check Deoksugung admission and Seokjojeon reservations separately. Events on Seoul Plaza can change the walking route.
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Achasan: a beginner hike built around a turnaround pointLine 5 · Achasan Station
SeoulParks & watersidePalaces & heritage

Achasan: a beginner hike built around a turnaround point

Include the uphill approach, trail surface and sunset while reading Goguryeo forts and Han River geography.

Choose it for
Easy hike · Goguryeo · River view
Check first
The climb begins before the trailhead. Turn back early on wet or icy ground; do not make the summit a requirement.
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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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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
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

City Hall Station

1 & Line 2

3–5 hours
Palaces & heritageCulture & performance

Palace · Modern history · City walk

Achasan Station

Line 5

3–5 hours
Parks & watersidePalaces & heritage

Easy hike · Goguryeo · River view

Samgakji Station

4 & Line 6

3–5 hours
Museums & artPalaces & heritage

War memory · Museum · Yongsan

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.