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Lines 2, Gyeongui–Jungang & Airport RailroadSeoul · Hongik University

Hongik University Station

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How to use Hongik University Station: airport arrival, Yeonnam by day, Hongdae by night

Use Hongik University Station by time of day: start around Exit 3 for Gyeongui Line Forest Park and Yeonnam in the afternoon, then move toward Exit 9 and the Red Road area after dinner. If you have just arrived on the Airport Railroad, store large luggage first and allow at least five hours. Always specify both the rail line and exit when meeting someone.

Editorial illustration connecting Yeonnam park and Hongdae night culture
A route that starts at the stationHongik University Station · Seoul

TAKE IT WITH YOU

Turn this guide into a route you can use

Open the stops in Google Maps and keep the Korean place names ready for signs, ticket desks, and local searches.

Recheck changing details on the day3 official sources linkedView official sources
Start
Exit 3 · Yeonnam and forest park
Time needed
5–7 hours
Evening side
Exit 9 · Red Road and central Hongdae

START & TRANSPORT

Your first leg and official transport information

Metropolitan rail operator information

Suggested exit & walk

Exit 3 · Yeonnam and forest parkAbout 450 m to Forest parkThe suggested exit may not be the lift exit. With luggage or mobility needs, prioritise the accessible route.

Luggage storage

T-Luggage location confirmedAn official storage and delivery location is listed here. Recheck its position, capacity, opening hours and same-day delivery cut-off.
Operator service & station information Check luggage information

The capital-area network has several operators. At an interchange, verify the operator for the line you will actually board.

Fit the route to your time
Full route · 5 stops
Last check before you go
The day before

Check closures, bookings and weather. With large bags, arrange storage and a collection time before setting out.

Before setting out

Recheck last trains, transfers, works and lift availability.

Lift & step-free route

Check the origin, interchange and destination separately. Maintenance can change the route, so ask station staff for day-of help.

First & last train

Times vary by line, direction, weekday, weekend and holiday. For a late trip, verify the last possible interchange too.

The map links named places only. Add your chosen restaurant, performance or rest stop separately. Recheck last trains, works and facility outages with the official operator.

FIRST-VISIT DECISION

What should I do immediately after arriving at Hongik University?

If you arrived on the airport railway, solve luggage storage or hotel transfer before sightseeing. Divide the area by time—Gyeongui Line Forest Park and Yeonnam by day, central Hongdae in the evening—to avoid backtracking.

Hongdae arrival, day and night guide

REALISTIC ROUTE

Walk it in this order

  1. 1

    Hongik University Station

    Store luggage and confirm your final return route.

    14:30
  2. 2

    Forest park

    Walk one section and choose one Yeonnam side street.

    15:00
  3. 3

    Creative space

    Focus on one exhibition, workshop, record shop, or cafe.

    17:00
  4. 4

    Red Road area

    Eat, then check current performances and pedestrian conditions.

    18:30
  5. 5

    Return to station

    Retrieve luggage and leave before storage or transfer deadlines.

    21:00