Olympic Park Station
Olympic Park Station (올림픽공원역) is a Line 5 and Line 9 transfer station in Songpa-gu (구, district), Seoul, near Olympic Park, event venues, residential streets, schools, clinics, restaurants, cafes, buses, and park-side routes. Expats use this area for commuting, concerts, sports events, park visits, housing searches, clinics, supermarkets, restaurants, buses, and subway trips toward Jamsil, Gangnam, Yeouido, Gimpo Airport, and central Seoul . Olympic Park Station works as a southeast Seoul event hub, Songpa residential connector, and practical two-line station near Bangi and Hanseong Baekje .
Platform View
Estimated live arrival visual based on live subway arrival data
Actual platform screens should be checked before boarding. Data refreshes every 60 seconds.
What should I do now?
Confirm West (Banghwa) or East (Macheon) platform to avoid backtracking through Jamsil or Gangnam.
Olympic Park Main GateExit 1 for event venues, concerts, sports facilities, and park walking routes.
Local Restaurants & CafesExit 2 for dining, bakeries, and coffee shops near station plaza.
Clinics & SchoolsExit 3 for medical centers, pharmacies, and educational facilities in residential zone.
Apartment & Housing SearchExit 3 or 4 to explore Songpa residential blocks; high density, family-friendly streets.
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Transit Information
- Primary line
- Seoul Subway Line 5
- Transfers available
- No direct subway transfer inside the station
- Total exits
- 4
- Transit payment
- T-money works on Seoul subway and bus rides
Key Exits
- 1 Exit 1 — Olympic Park event and walking routes
- 2 Exit 2 — restaurants, shops, cafes, and local services
- 3 Exit 3 — clinics, schools, apartments, and bus stops
- 4 Exit 4 — Songpa residential blocks and park-side routes
Journey Times
- Journey Times Olympic Park Station to Gangnam Station
- approximately 25 minutes
- Olympic Park Station to Seoul Station
- approximately 45 minutes
- Olympic Park Station
- approximately 95 minutes
- Olympic Park Station to Jamsil Station
- approximately 12 minutes
- Olympic Park Station to Yeouido Station
- approximately 35 minutes
First / Last Trains
First
approximately 5:30 AM
Last
approximately 12:15 AM
Neighbourhood Character
- Olympic Park Station serves an event, park, residential, school, clinic, restaurant, bus, and commuter area in Songpa-gu . The station feels busy during commute hours, concert days, sports events, weekend park visits, school movement, lunch periods, and evening dining times . Side streets mix apartment complexes, event venues, park entrances, cafes, restaurants, clinics, supermarkets, convenience stores, schools, and bus stops .
- Families, office commuters, event visitors, athletes, students, park users, clinic visitors, long-term residents, and expats use this area . Many choose Olympic Park for Line 5 and Line 9 access, park access, Songpa residential value, event convenience, and quick trips to Jamsil, Gangnam, Yeouido, Gimpo Airport, and central Seoul . Olympic Park Station serves Line 5 and Line 9 in Songpa-gu, Seoul .
- Daily life needs basic Korean, though larger chains, event-area services, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, clinics, and nearby Jamsil services can make errands easier . Cafes, pharmacies, clinics, gyms, banks, restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, schools, and apartment blocks sit near the station . Housing searches still need Korean help for deposits, maintenance fees, building age, event noise, and lease terms .
Within Walking Distance
5-minute walkRent Near This Station
Studio and one-room apartments within a 10-minute walk of Olympic Park Station typically range from approximately 700,000 to 1,500,000 KRW per month.
FAQ
Which exit should I use for Olympic Park, apartments, restaurants, and buses?
Use Exit 1 for Olympic Park event and walking routes, Exit 2 for restaurants, shops, cafes, and local services, and Exit 3 for clinics, schools, apartments, and bus stops. Olympic Park Station has 4 exits . Exit 4 leads toward Songpa residential blocks and park-side routes .
What is the neighbourhood like around Olympic Park Station?
Olympic Park Station feels green, residential, event-focused, and practical, with parks, apartments, schools, clinics, restaurants, buses, and two subway lines nearby . The area gets busy during commute, events, park visits, school movement, shopping, and dinner periods . It suits residents who want Songpa access with park-side living .
How much does it cost to rent an apartment near Olympic Park Station?
Studio and one-room apartments near Olympic Park Station usually range from 700,000 to 1,500,000 KRW per month . Newer units and homes close to exits, the park, event venues, or Line 9 access often cost more . Check deposit size, maintenance fees, event noise, road noise, and walking route before signing .
How long does it take to get from Olympic Park Station to Gangnam Station?
Olympic Park Station to Gangnam Station takes approximately 25 minutes on Line 9 and Line 2 or Line 9 transfer routes . The best route depends on train timing, express stops, and your final Gangnam exit . Travel time changes with transfer speed, train timing, crowding, event traffic, and final exit choice .
What international food and grocery options are near Olympic Park Station?
Olympic Park has useful local restaurant and grocery access, with broader options nearby in Jamsil, Songpa, Seokchon, Gangnam, Itaewon, and Seongsu . Residents can find Korean restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chains, family dining, supermarkets, and some non-Korean meals nearby . Many expats use Jamsil, Gangnam, Itaewon, or online delivery for broader international groceries .
Is the Olympic Park area good for expat families?
Olympic Park can work for expat families who value parks, apartments, schools, clinics, supermarkets, buses, event access, and two subway lines . The area can get crowded on concert and event days . Families should compare school routes, rent, event noise, road noise, and Korean-language support before choosing housing .
What is the social scene like near Olympic Park Station?
Olympic Park Station has cafes, restaurants, event venues, gyms, sports facilities, clinics, shops, and casual meeting places nearby . The social scene feels more park, family, and event-focused than nightlife-focused . For stronger nightlife, many residents travel to Jamsil, Seokchon, Gangnam, Itaewon, or Hongdae .
How does Olympic Park Station compare to Jamsil Station?
Olympic Park Station feels greener, calmer, and more event or park-focused than Jamsil Station . Jamsil gives stronger shopping, office, hotel, entertainment, and transfer access . Olympic Park usually works better for park-side housing, event access, Line 5 and Line 9 commuting, and Songpa residential routines .
Businesses Near Olympic Park Station
Olympic Park Station sits in a high-footfall stretch of Songpa-gu. EEIK's business directory is actively expanding here — expect bars, clubs, international restaurants, cafes, clinics, pharmacies, hotels, gyms, and English-friendly services as listings roll out.