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Whether you are taking a high-speed train to Busan or catching an intercity bus to a coastal town in Gangwon-do, getting around Seoul’s major transport hubs is easy once you know where to go. Here is a comprehensive overview of Seoul’s major railway hubs and long-distance bus terminals, including directions from Myeong-dong Station (명동역) and key travel destinations.

Major Railway Stations

Seoul Station

Seoul Station (서울역) is one of South Korea’s major railway hubs, serving KTX high-speed trains, conventional rail services, commuter rail, and the AREX airport railway.

Getting There from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 directly from Myeong-dong Station to Seoul Station (2 stops, approx. 3–5 minutes).
Train Types: KTX, ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-Maeum, Mugunghwa, and AREX (Incheon Airport Express).
Popular Destinations:Busan, Dongdaegu (Daegu), Daejeon, Gyeongju, Pohang, Jinju, Ulsan, Gangneung, and Donghae.

Yongsan Station

Yongsan Station (용산역) is a major departure point for trains serving the Honam and Jeolla regions in southwestern Korea. It is also connected to the I’Park Mall complex.

Getting There from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Sinyongsan Station, then a 10–15 minute walk to Yongsan Station.
Train Types: KTX (Honam & Jeolla Lines), ITX-Cheongchun, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa.
Popular Destinations: Gwangju-Songjeong, Mokpo, Jeonju, Suncheon, Yeosu Expo, Iksan, and Chuncheon (via ITX-Cheongchun).

Cheongnyangni Station

Cheongnyangni Station (청량리역) serves as the primary gateway to eastern, central-inland, and Gangwon-do provinces, operating scenic high-speed and regional rail lines.

Getting There from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, transfer to Line 2 to Wangsimni Station, and take the Gyeongui-Jungang Line/Suin-Bundang Line to Cheongnyangni (or take Line 4 to Dongdaemun Station and transfer to Line 1 to Cheongnyangni, approx. 20–25 minutes).
Train Types: KTX-Eum (Gangneung, Yeongdong, and Jungang Lines), ITX-Cheongchun, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa.
Popular Destinations:Gangneung, Donghae, Wonju, Jecheon, Danyang, Gyeongju, Andong, and Chuncheon.

Suseo Station

Suseo Station (수서역) is located in southeastern Seoul, in the Gangnam area. Since September 1, 2026, high-speed services at Suseo Station have operated as part of the integrated KTX-SRT network. Former SRT-branded trains are now designated KTX-Sancheon.

Getting There from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Chungmuro Station, transfer to Line 3 (Orange Line), and ride south directly to Suseo Station (approx. 35–40 minutes).
Train Types: KTX, including KTX-Sancheon.
Key Destinations depending on the service:Busan, Dongdaegu, Gwangju-Songjeong, Mokpo, Pohang, Jinju, and Yeosu Expo.

Major Express & Intercity Bus Terminals

Seoul Express Bus Terminal

Seoul Express Bus Terminal is one of South Korea’s major long-distance bus hubs. It consists of the Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Line terminal and the adjacent Central City Terminal, which serves the Honam Line.

Terminal Wings:
Main Building (Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Lines): Buses to the southeast and east coast.
Central City (Honam Line): Buses to the southwest and Jeolla provinces.

Getting There from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Chungmuro Station, then transfer to Line 3 and get off at Express Bus Terminal Station. For the Honam Line, follow the signs to Central City Terminal via Exit 7.
Popular Destinations:Busan, Daegu, Daejeon,Gyeongju, Ulsan, Gangneung, Sokcho, Gwangju, Jeonju, and Suncheon.

Dong Seoul (East Seoul) Bus Terminal

Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (동서울종합터미널) sits along the Han River right beside Gangbyeon Station, offering an evenly balanced mix of express routes and regional intercity buses.

Transit from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, transfer to Line 2 (Green Line), and get off at Gangbyeon Station (Exit 4, approx. 25–30 minutes).
Terminal Profile: Specializes in frequent departures across Gangwon-do, Gyeonggi-do, and Chungcheong-do, alongside major metropolitan express routes.
Popular Destinations: Sokcho, Yangyang, Chuncheon, Wonju, Samcheok, Pyeongchang, Andong, Cheongju, and Busan.

Seoul Nambu Terminal

Seoul Nambu Terminal (서울남부터미널) is a specialized intercity bus terminal in Seocho-gu catering primarily to smaller provincial cities, national park gateways, and southern tourist hubs.

Transit from Myeongdong: Take Subway Line 4 from Myeong-dong Station to Chungmuro Station, transfer to Line 3, and ride to Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Exit 5, approx. 22–25 minutes).
Terminal Profile: Focuses on intercity routes connecting travelers to regional towns in Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang provinces.
Popular Destinations: Geoje (Gohyeon/Jangseungpo), Tongyeong, Jinju, Buyeo, Dangjin, Seosan, Cheongju, and Jirisan mountain access towns.

Quick Comparison Summary

Station / Terminal	Best For	Suggested Route from Myeong-dong
Seoul Station	KTX to Busan/Daegu/Daejeon & Incheon Airport	Line 4 (Direct, 5 min)
Yongsan Station	KTX to Jeonju/Gwangju/Yeosu	Line 4 to Sinyongsan
Cheongnyangni Station	KTX-Eum to Gangneung/Andong	Line 4 → Line 1
Suseo Station	KTX high-speed services to southern cities	Line 4 → Line 3
Seoul Express Bus Terminal	All major cities nationwide (Express)	Line 4 → Line 3
Dong Seoul Bus Terminal	Gangwon-do & Eastern coastal destinations	Line 4 → Line 2 to Gangbyeon
Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal	Southern coastal retreats (Geoje/Tongyeong)	Line 4 → Line 3