Busan Transit Guide
Seomyeon Station Transfer Guide: Lines 1 & 2
Step-by-step English transfer directions between Busan Metro Line 1 (Orange) and Line 2 (Green) at Seomyeon Station.
Official Source Notice
Floor numbering conventions: Operator documentation references the concourse as B1, Line 1 platforms as B2, and Line 2 platforms as B3. Some underground shopping signs use mall-specific numbering. Follow overhead circular line badges rather than commercial mall signs.
Overview
Seomyeon Station (Line 1: #119 / Line 2: #219) is the primary crossroads of Busan’s rapid transit system. Whether you are traveling between Busan KTX Station, Nampo-dong, Haeundae Beach, or Gwangan, you will frequently change trains here.
Transferring from Line 1 (Orange) to Line 2 (Green)
- Step off the train: Look upward at the central stairwells and escalators. Do not exit through the fare gates.
- Follow Green Line 2 badges: Look for green overhead signage marked Line 2 (2호선) with arrows pointing down to the lower platform level (Level B3).
- Choose your direction:
- Platform towards Sasang / Gimhae Airport / Yangsan (Westbound)
- Platform towards Jeonpo / Gwangan / Haeundae / Jangsan (Eastbound)
- Estimated walking time: 2 to 3 minutes during standard hours; allow 4 minutes during evening rush hour (18:00–19:30).
Transferring from Line 2 (Green) to Line 1 (Orange)
- Ascend to Level B2: From the Line 2 platform, take the central stairs or escalator marked Line 1 (1호선 - Orange).
- Select your Line 1 platform:
- Platform towards Busan Station / Nampo / Dadaepo Beach (Southbound)
- Platform towards Dongnae / Nopo (Bus Terminal) (Northbound)
Wheelchair & Luggage Accessibility
- Central Elevators: Dedicated transfer elevators operate directly between Line 1 (B2) and Line 2 (B3) without leaving the paid fare area.
- Luggage Advice: If carrying large suitcases (28-inch+), avoid the central stairways during morning peak (08:00–09:00) and use the glass elevators located near Car 4 on Line 1.
Verified Sources & Evidence
To prevent outdated advice or hallucinated routes, every piece of transit guidance is verified against official records:
- Busan Transportation Corporation (Humetro) Seomyeon Station Mapofficial transit operatorOfficial physical floor plan and exit directory.
- Field Verification Inspection at Seomyeon Transfer Hubverified field visitVerified color-coded floor trails and elevator access on 2026-10-25.