If you have a carrier or baby car, a route with easy stairs, aisles, and exits may be better than a route with fewer transfers. We need criteria for choosing a route that can actually be traveled rather than a route that is a few minutes faster.
How to transfer carrier/baby car: Check facilities first in station information
If you have large luggage, you should check which transfer station has elevators, long aisles, and stairs, as well as “which line to transfer to.” Search the station name at the Seoul Transportation Corporation Cyber Station, check station information and amenities, and then select a route.
Checking station information before departure
At the Seoul Transportation Corporation cyber station, search for the departure station, transfer station, and arrival station in order. Check the convenience facilities, exits, and station information for each station, and if it is a transfer station with many stairs, compare other transfer stations or ground travel routes.
- Search by name of departure station, transfer station, and arrival station
- Check convenience facilities and exit information for each station
- Comparison of transfer routes with elevator access
- Recheck on-site signage and facility operation status on the day
Example: When transferring from Line 2 to another line
You can transfer to Line 4 at Sadang Station, Line 7 at Konkuk University Entrance/Daerim Station, and Line 9 at Dangsan/Sports Stadium Station. If you have luggage, don't just look at the times on the map app, but compare the facility information and aisle lengths of each transfer station to choose the station that is most convenient for you.
- Select a transfer station candidate suitable for your destination
- Comparison of elevator and exit information at candidate stations
- Avoid rush hour and add extra time
Decide before departure
First, check the size of your luggage, the traveling speed of your companions, and whether there are stairs to the exit of the accommodation. Add some extra time to the map app's estimated time, and confirm the elevator location with guidance from the operating agency and on-site signs.
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
When choosing a transfer station, consider not only route connections but also elevators, escalators, and long aisles. Saving exit information for transfer and arrival stations before departure can reduce turning back on site.
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
On crowded trains, hold your suitcase with your hand rather than leaving it in the aisle or in front of the door. When checking your route while moving, stop at a wide area at the edge of the passage, and ask station staff if you need assistance.
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
Short transfers during rush hour are difficult with large luggage. Avoid rush hours if your itinerary allows, and also compare routes that include ground travel instead of overly complex transfers.
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.
- Transfer/arrival station elevator information
- Stairs and uphill climb to the accommodation exit
- rush hour
- Alternative routes such as luggage storage and taxi
- Travel/meeting plan with companions
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
Should I avoid subway transfers if I have a carrier?
You don't necessarily have to avoid them, but you should check stairs, passageways, and elevators and allow enough time.
Where can I check the elevator location?
Please check the operating organization's official instructions, station maps and site signs. Facility operations are subject to change.
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.