How long does it take from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun by metro?

The journey from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun takes approximately 10 minutes by Seoul Metropolitan Subway, covering 4.77 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun?

The token fare from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun is ₩1400. With a smart card the fare is ₩1300 (save ₩100). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₩1300.

Which platform at Seoul Station for Dongdaemun?

At Seoul Station, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Hyehwa. Look for the electronic board showing "Hyehwa".

What is the last train from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun?

The last train from Seoul Station towards Hyehwa departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dongdaemun back towards Seoul Station departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Seoul Station to Dongdaemun?

There are 3 stops between Seoul Station and Dongdaemun on the Line 4. The stations are: Seoul Station, Chungmuro, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Dongdaemun.

Seoul Station To Dongdaemun

ShortestShortest Route

Seoul Station

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 4Towards Hyehwa

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Chungmuro

orange interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

green interchangepurple interchange

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Dongdaemun

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.77 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

4.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Seoul Station	05:30	00:00	Towards Hyehwa
Dongdaemun	05:30	00:00	Towards Seoul Station

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₩1400

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₩1300

Save ₩100 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₩1300

Save ₩100 per ride

Use your Seoul Metropolitan Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.64 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~19 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₩1400

Bike

₩38

Auto

₩88

Cab

₩154

Estimates for 4.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Seoul StationCheongnyangni

Line 4

City HallChungjeongno

Departure station

Seoul Station

underground

Seoul Station, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Seoul Station main exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station south exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station east exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Seoul Station west exit· Seoul Station, KTX♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Dongdaemun

underground

Dongdaemun, Seoul, South Korea

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Dongdaemun main exit· Dongdaemun Gate♿

Dongdaemun south exit· Dongdaemun Gate♿

Dongdaemun east exit· Dongdaemun Gate♿

Dongdaemun west exit· Dongdaemun Gate♿

Tap in and out with a T-money card for the easiest, fare-correct journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store