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Subway Transfer in Korean: 환승
환승 = transfer. 갈아타세요 = please transfer.
Published on September 14, 2026
Transfer = 환승. Change lines = 갈아타요. Ex. 2호선으로 환승하세요.
환승 signs are everywhere. Follow line color + arrows.
Levels / phrasings
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 환승해야 해요? | hwanseunghaeya haeyo? | Do I need to transfer? | Question |
| 어디서 갈아타요? | eodiseo garatayo? | Where do I transfer? | Question |
| 환승역이에요 | hwanseungyeogieyo | It's a transfer station | Info |
| 같은 방향이에요? | gateun banghyangieyo? | Is it the same direction? | Check |
Related phrases
- 상행 / 하행 (sanghaeng / hahaeng): Upbound / downbound
- 빠른 환승 (ppareun hwanseung): Quick transfer
- 출구 (chulgu): Exit
Tip
With T-money, transferring within the window reduces fare.
Common mistake
Use 환승, not “transfer” Konglish.
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