Transferring between the Airport Railroad and Line 4 at Seoul Station may seem like a long passage at first. It's much less confusing if you decide which direction to take on Line 4 and how to move your carrier before deciding where to transfer.
Actual transfer method: Seoul Station Airport Railroad → Line 4
After getting off at Seoul Station on the Airport Railroad, when heading toward Myeongdong or Dongdaemun, you must follow the Line 4 transfer signs. Because the passage can be long, check the destination direction of Line 4 before getting off the train.
After getting off the airport railroad
Look for the transfer sign that says “Line 4,” not the ticket gate or Seoul Station exit sign. If you follow the sign, it will lead you to platform 4. If you have luggage, don't stop at the stairs and check the elevator and escalator signs.
- Get off at Seoul Station on the Airport Railroad
- Check the Line 4 transfer sign inside the station
- Follow the signs to platform 4
Choose a direction on platform 4
If you are going toward Myeongdong or Dongdaemun, check the next station signs on the platform for Hoehyeon, Myeongdong, Chungmuro, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Even if you're going in the opposite direction, make sure your destination and next station are the same as the route on the map app before boarding.
- Check the next station and destination on the electronic display board
- Check with the map app to make sure it's not in the opposite direction from your destination.
- Take a train closer to your destination
Decide before departure
Check the next station on the map app to see if Line 4 is heading toward Myeongdong/Dongdaemun or the opposite direction. If your luggage is large, allow more time than usual for transfers.
Subway routes vary depending on departure time, size of luggage, and travel speed of companions, even for the same destination. Enter your departure station and exact destination address into the map app, and compare routes with different numbers of transfers and walking sections instead of just looking at the recommended route.
How to read recommended routes
After getting off the Airport Railroad, follow the signs for Line 4 inside Seoul Station, and check your destination and next station at the Line 4 platform. Even if the passage is long, just follow the signs step by step.
When looking at the sign at the station, check the line color and number first, and after arriving at the platform, be sure to check the next station and destination one more time. Even on the same route, if you take a train in the opposite direction, travel time increases significantly.
Points to save time in the field
It is difficult to change direction during crowded times. Instead of stopping in front of doorways or stairs, check your maps app from a wide vantage point.
Especially at large transfer stations, it is quicker to stop briefly and check the signs and map app rather than just following the direction people are moving right after getting off. Instead of looking for directions in front of stairs or escalators, move out of the way and check.
In this case, change the path
If you follow the person immediately after getting off the airport railroad, you can go to another route/exit. Please check the Line 4 number and color directly.
If there are significant on-site variables such as construction, events, rain, or commute times, the usual shortest route may not be the most convenient route. If the last train is close or an appointment time is important, save alternative transfer stations and taxi pick-up locations in advance.
Pre-departure checklist
If you save the items below before departure, you will avoid having to search again in a hurry at the station.
- Next station in the direction you are going on Line 4
- Transfer time at Seoul Station
- Suitcase movement and whether an elevator is needed
- Arrival station exit and accommodation address
Please give priority to official guidance on the day.
This article explains the criteria for choosing a route. Train operations, fares, last trains, exit construction, and elevator operations may change, so please check the real-time route on the map app, station electronic displays, and official guidance from the operating organization before actually boarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a long walk to transfer to Line 4 at Seoul Station Airport Railroad?
The distance you feel may vary depending on your location and congestion, so allow extra time if you have a carrier.
How can I check the direction of Line 4?
Check the next station and destination on the platform by comparing it with the route in the map app.
Check Official Information Before You Go
Operating hours, fares, exits, and facility information may change. Check the official information and station signs below before travelling.