Luggage Size and Weight Limits on the Seoul Subway
CONNECT ON Inc. · How we verify · sources read SEP 7, 2026
Highlights
The short answer
How much luggage can you bring on the 서울교통공사 (Seoul Metro) subway if you're carrying bags between sightseeing stops? Items larger than 158cm (sum of length, width and height) or heavier than 32kg are restricted; wheelchairs, strollers and folded bicycles are exempted This applies to any traveler moving luggage mid-trip rather than only at the start or end of a journey. Checked against Seoul Metro's own guidance. This holds whether you're checking before departure or during the trip itself, and the details above were checked directly against the operator's own current page rather than a summary of it.
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A traveler shuttling bags between a locker and a hotel mid-trip can easily forget the subway has its own luggage limit, separate from any airline or storage rule.
How much luggage can I bring on the subway?
Items larger than 158cm (sum of length, width and height) or heavier than 32kg are restricted; wheelchairs, strollers and folded bicycles are exempted
What if I'm carrying a stroller or a wheelchair instead of a suitcase?
Strollers, wheelchairs and folded bicycles are exempted from this size and weight restriction.
What if my bag is right at the limit?
Treat the stated size and weight as a hard cap rather than a guideline — the restriction applies regardless of how the bag is packed.
Questions people ask
Is the luggage limit enforced by station staff, or is it just a guideline?
The source material for this page states the restriction but does not describe how it is enforced in practice.
