Seoul Subway

13 Lines covering the entire Seoul Metropolitan Area

Seoul Subway Lines

Line 1

1호선

Dark Blue line running north-south through the city center. Connects Seoul Station, City Hall, Jongno, and extends to Incheon and Suwon.

Key Stations:

Seoul StationCity HallJongno 3-gaDongdaemunCheongnyangni

Line 2

2호선

Green circular line — the busiest line in Seoul. Loops around the city center connecting major areas like Gangnam, Hongdae, and Jamsil.

Key Stations:

GangnamHongik Univ.JamsilSadangSindorim

Line 3

3호선

Orange line running northwest to southeast. Passes through Anguk (Bukchon), Apgujeong, and Express Bus Terminal.

Key Stations:

AngukGyeongbokgungApgujeongExpress Bus TerminalDaehwa

Line 4

4호선

Light blue line running northeast to south. Connects Nowon, Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Seoul Station.

Key Stations:

MyeongdongSeoul StationDongdaemunChungmuroSadang

Line 5

5호선

Purple line running east-west. Connects Gimpo Airport, Yeouido (business district), Gwanghwamun, and Olympic Park.

Key Stations:

Gimpo AirportYeouidoGwanghwamunGwangnaruOlympic Park

Line 6

6호선

Brown/Orange line serving northern Seoul. Passes through Itaewon, Hangang-jin, and Digital Media City.

Key Stations:

ItaewonHangang-jinDigital Media CityHapjeongEungam

Line 7

7호선

Olive/Dark Yellow line running northeast to southwest. Connects Dobong to Onsu, passing through Gangnam area.

Key Stations:

DobongsanNopodongGangnam-gu OfficeExpress Bus TerminalCheongdam

Line 8

8호선

Pink line — shortest line in the Seoul Metro. Connects Jamsil and Moran in the southeast.

Key Stations:

JamsilSongpaMoranSeongnam

Line 9

9호선

Gold/Brown line running east-west along the Hangang River. Express and local services available. Great for airport access.

Key Stations:

Gimpo AirportYeouidoExpress Bus TerminalSports ComplexOlympic Park

Airport Railroad (AREX)

공항철도

Connects Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. Express (non-stop, 43 min) and All-Stop services available.

Key Stations:

Incheon Airport T2Incheon Airport T1Gimpo AirportHongik Univ.Seoul Station

GyeongEui-JungAng Line

경의중앙선

Teal/Cyan line connecting Paju (northwest) to Yongmun (southeast). Passes through major transfer stations.

Key Stations:

Seoul StationHongik Univ.YongsanWangsimniJungang

BunDang Line

분당선

Yellow line connecting Wangsimni to Suwon. Passes through Gangnam and Bundang new town.

Key Stations:

WangsimniApgujeongrodeoGangnam-gu OfficeJeongjaSuwon

SinBunDang Line

신분당선

Express line connecting Gangnam to Gwanggyo. Driverless operation with fast service.

Key Stations:

GangnamYangjaePangyoJeongjaGwanggyo