Daegu Station (Subway) — Gateway to Dongseong-ro & Intercity Rail

Daegu Station (대구역 · Line 1) is the subway stop in Daegu that puts you at the north edge of Dongseong-ro and directly under the city’s historic rail hub. It’s a clean, simple transfer point between Metro Line 1 and the mainline Daegu Station (Gyeongbu Line, ITX-Saemaeul / ITX-Maeum, Daegyeong Line) via underground passages through Lotte Department Store and the station mall.

Station Quick Facts

• Line: Daegu Metro Line 1 (132)
• Operator: Daegu Transportation Corporation
• Depth/Structure: B3 concourse & platforms (~16.6 m), relative side platforms (no cross-over inside gates)
• Opened: 1997 (Line 1 first phase)
• Transfers (walk): Intercity Daegu Station (Gyeongbu Line) + Daegyeong Line via underground links
• Nearby stations:
  • Jungangno (toward city center) – 1 stop / ~700 m walk
  • Dongdaegu (toward KTX hub) – 1 stop

Why This Stop Matters

• Best subway entry to Dongseong-ro (north end). Walk south to the heart of shopping, cafés, and nightlife.
• Rail connections without taxis. Underground corridors link you to the Gyeongbu Line concourse—handy for ITX day trips to Gumi, Waegwan, Miryang, Busan.
• Events & football. A ~10–12 min walk reaches DGB Daegu Bank Park (Daegu FC).

Layout & Exits (What to use, fast)

• Ticket gates are platform-separated → choose the right side before tapping (Seolhwa Myeonggok vs. Ansim).
• Elevators:
  • Between Exits 1–2 → direct to Seolhwa Myeonggok platform.
  • Between Exits 3–4 → direct to Ansim platform.
• Direct mall/rail links: From the concourse, follow signs to Lotte Department Store (B2) → KORAIL passage → Daegu Station waiting hall.
• Crowd note: Platforms are narrow; expect rush-hour congestion.

Getting Around (1-stop logic)

• For downtown shopping: Walk south into Dongseong-ro or ride 1 stop to Jungangno.
• For transfers to KTX/SRT: Ride 1 stop to Dongdaegu if you prefer the big hub; otherwise walk underground to KORAIL here.
• For stadium days: Use this station for Daegu FC home matches (DGB Park).

Nearby Highlights (5–10 min)

• Dongseong-ro pedestrian street (shops, cafés, arcades)
• Daegu Concert House (former Citizens’ Hall)
• Markets: Lightning Market, Gyodong Market, Chilseong Market
• Historic spots: Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park, Yangnyeongsi (Herbal Medicine Alley)

History Snapshot (Subway context)

• Line 1 opened in 1997; screen doors added in 2016.
• After the 2003 subway disaster (at Jungangno), this station served as a key access and recovery point via the rail connection.
• The ground-level rail complex dates back to 1905; today it houses the privately-funded station/mall with direct passages from the subway.

Quick Tips for Visitors

• To Dongseong-ro fast: Exit via Nambu (south) side through Lotte/underground mall—quicker than going out to surface roads.
• Mind the gates: No within-paid-area crossovers; pick the correct platform before tapping.
• Family/Accessibility: Use the ready-to-ride elevators at Exits 1–2 (Seolhwa) and 3–4 (Ansim).
• Photography: Pyramid-style skylight brings natural light into the concourse—good for shots.