Seoul city boasts an excellent public transportation system. Seoul National University is easily accessible by bus and subway.
Subway
When using the subway to visit Seoul National University, make sure to take Subway Line #2 (Green Line) and stop either at Seoul National University Entrance Station, Nakseongdae Station, or Shillim Station.
Subway Line #2 (Green Line), Seoul National University Entrance Station (Exit #3)
While Seoul National University is nearby the SNU Entrance station, it is not within walking distance, and you will need to take a bus or a taxi to get to the university. Be sure not to confuse the Seoul National University Entrance Station with the Seoul National University of Education/Court or Prosecutor’s Office Station.
From exit #3, walk towards the Gwanak-gu Office. There you will find the campus shuttle bus and other buses that will take you to SNU. Campus shuttles are free of charge. Though intervals vary during the semesters, the shuttle buses generally run every 5 to 20 minutes. You can also take the public 5511 and 5513 buses that circulate the campus counter-clockwise, from the university’s main entrance to the Administration Building.
Subway Line #2 (Green Line), Nakseongdae Station (Exit #4)
You will need to use another mode of transportation to get to campus from Nakseongdae Station. From exit #4, walk straight and make a left turn at the gas station. There will be a bus stop in front of the bakery. Take the small green town bus number 02 (관악 Gwanak 02 bus).
Subway Line #2 (Green Line), Shillim Station (Exit #3)
You will need to use additional mode of transportation to get to campus from Shillim Station. From exit #3, take bus number 5516, which circulates counter-clockwise from the main entrance towards the Administration Building, and passing by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Bldg. #200) and College of Engineering (Bldg. #301).
Bus
Buses that travel via the school
5517 (GREEN)
Final StopSNU ↔ Joong-Ang University
Major StopsShillim Station, Noryangjin Station
5522B (GREEN)
Final StopSNU ↔ Nangok
Major StopsShillim, Nangok
5528 (GREEN)
Final StopSNU ↔ Guro Digital Complex
Major StopsShillim, Siheung, Gasan
6511 (GREEN)
Final StopSNU ↔ Guro-dong
Major StopsShindaebang Station, Shindorim Station
501 (BLUE)
Final StopSNU ↔ Jongro 2nd district
Major StopsSangdo-dong, Yongsan, Seoul Station
750 (BLUE)
Final StopSNU ↔ Susaek
Major StopsGwanak-gu Office, Sangdo Tunnel, Seoul Station, Shinchon
A table including bus Numbers / Final stops / Major stops
Bus Number
Final Stop
Major Stops
5517
SNU ↔ Joong-Ang University
Shillim Station, Noryangjin Station
5522B
SNU ↔ Nangok
Shillim, Nangok
5528
SNU ↔ Guro Digital Complex
Shillim, Siheung, Gasan
6511
SNU ↔ Guro-dong
Shindaebang Station, Shindorim Station
501
SNU ↔ Jongro 2nd district
Sangdo-dong, Yongsan, Seoul Station
750
SNU ↔ Susaek
Gwanak-gu Office, Sangdo Tunnel, Seoul Station, Shinchon
※ A detailed service route of each bus is provided on the Seoul bus network online service website.
If you have taken a bus that stops in front of the main gate, you may either get off at the gate and transfer to a bus that circulates the campus, or take the on-campus shuttle, which stops at the Administration Building, College of Engineering (Bldg. #301), Gwanak-sa (Dormitory), etc.
