Airport to Seoul: cost and time, side by side
Incheon Terminal 1 / Terminal 2 and Gimpo → your neighbourhood. Options not running when you leave the airport are greyed out.
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The four ways in
AREX Express — ₩13,000, 43–51 min, non-stop to Seoul Station
Reserved seats and luggage racks, every 25–40 minutes from about 05:20 to 22:50. Best if your hotel is near Seoul Station or you're connecting to KTX. Buy at the AREX Express ticket machines or counter (foreign cards accepted). Children ₩9,500.
AREX All-stop — ₩4,750 (T1) / ₩5,350 (T2), about an hour
A normal subway line that stops at Gimpo Airport, Digital Media City, Hongik University (Hongdae), Gongdeok and Seoul Station. Pay with T-money. Cheapest by far and the best choice for Hongdae. Runs about 05:20 to 23:40 from the airport.
Limousine bus — ₩17,000–18,000, 60–90 min
Dozens of routes stopping near hotels in Myeongdong, Gangnam, Hongdae, Dongdaemun and Jamsil. No transfers; luggage goes underneath. Buy at the kiosks outside arrivals or tap T-money on board. Routes 6001 and 6015 (Myeongdong) and 6009 (Gangnam) are the visitor favourites. After about 23:30 only a few N6000-series night routes run, roughly hourly.
Taxi — about ₩55,000–75,000 daytime, 50–80 min
Door to door. A standard taxi seats four, but three with suitcases is realistic; a jumbo taxi (about ₩90,000+) takes up to six with luggage. Prices include the ₩3,200 bridge toll. After 23:00 expect roughly ₩75,000–90,000, depending on destination and traffic. Follow the "Taxi" signs on the arrivals level and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal. Taxis run all night.
From Gimpo Airport (domestic flights and some Japan, China and Taiwan routes): subway Line 5, Line 9 or AREX for ₩1,550–2,050 in 30–60 minutes depending on where you're going; taxi ₩20,000–40,000.
Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government (taxi fare table) · AREX (Airport Railroad) · Shin Airport Highway · Verified 9 Oct 2026 · All sources & changelog
FAQ
What is the fastest way from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
The AREX Express train: 43 minutes from Terminal 1 (51 from Terminal 2) non-stop to Seoul Station for ₩13,000. A taxi is faster only if your hotel is far from Seoul Station and traffic is light.
What if I land after midnight?
The trains stop around 23:40 (all-stop) and 22:50 (express). A few N6000-series night buses run every 40–50 minutes for ₩17,000, otherwise it's a taxi: expect ₩90,000 or more to central Seoul with the night surcharge.
How much is the airport bus from Incheon to Myeongdong?
₩17,000 for the standard limousine (routes 6015 or 6001), about 70–80 minutes.
Can I use T-money on the AREX?
Yes on the All-stop train, which is part of the subway network. The Express train needs a separate ₩13,000 ticket from the machines or counter.
Which is better for Hongdae, train or bus?
The AREX All-stop train: it stops at Hongik University station for ₩4,450 in about 50 minutes. The bus costs three to four times more and isn't faster.