Seoul Station to Hongdae by subway

Fare, route and journey time between Seoul Station and Hongdae, from Seoul Metro's own route planner — the same amount the gates will charge you.

₩1,550
Seoul Station → Hongdae · adult, transit card · about 7 min · no change of line
Single ticket ₩1,650 (+₩500 refundable deposit) · youth ₩900 · child ₩550 · same fare both ways

Route: AREX

  1. AREX Seoul Station → Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) · 2 stops

Route, fares and times from Seoul Metro's route planner, queried on a weekday daytime, 19 Oct 2026; journey times vary by a few minutes with connections. The fare is based on the shortest rail distance between the two stations, so it stays ₩1,550 whichever route you ride.

Seoul Station to Hongdae: what to know

Seoul Station is the stop for KTX trains, the AREX airport line and Lotte Outlets; Hongdae is the stop for Hongdae's nightlife, indie music and cafés. The ride is 6.1 km on a single line.

  • Pay with a transit card. Tap a T-money (or WOWPASS) card at the gate on the way in and out. A single-journey ticket from the machine costs ₩100 more and needs a ₩500 deposit, refunded at the deposit-refund machines after you exit. See which card to buy.
  • Changing lines is free as long as you stay inside the gates — follow the coloured line signs at the transfer station. Of the lines covered here, only the Shinbundang Line (Sinsa–Gangnam–Gwanggyo) charges extra.
  • Trains run from about 05:30 to around midnight. After that it's a Night Owl bus or a taxi — check the last train page before a late night.
  • Luggage: fine on the subway, but transfer passages at big interchanges can be long. Look for the elevator sign rather than the escalators if you have suitcases.

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FAQ

How much is the subway from Seoul Station to Hongdae?

₩1,550 for an adult with a T-money or other transit card, or ₩1,650 for a single-journey ticket plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the exit. Youth (13–18) ₩900 and children (6–12) ₩550 with an age-registered card. The fare is the same in both directions.

How long does it take from Seoul Station to Hongdae by subway?

About 7 minutes on the train with no change of line, according to Seoul Metro's route planner on a weekday daytime query; connections vary by a few minutes. Add the wait for your first train.

Which line goes from Seoul Station to Hongdae?

AREX: AREX from Seoul Station to Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) (2 stops).