Incheon Airport to Seoul: train, bus or taxi?
The fastest way from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station is the AREX Express train: 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 from Terminal 2, from about ₩13,000. The all-stop train costs about ₩4,750–5,350 with a transit card. Limousine buses reach hotel areas for about ₩17,000–18,000, and taxis cost more.
Train, bus or taxi: side by side
| Transport | Time | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|
| AREX Express trainTerminal 1 or Terminal 2 → Seoul Station, non-stopThe fastest option and the only one that does not depend on traffic. It runs to Seoul Station only. | 43 min from Terminal 1, 51 min from Terminal 2 | from about $10 (₩13,000) |
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| AREX all-stop trainTerminal 1 or Terminal 2 → Seoul Station, with stopsThe fare is for a transit card (Terminal 1 / Terminal 2). A single-journey ticket costs about ₩100 more plus a deposit of about ₩500. It also stops at Gimpo Airport and Hongik University (Hongdae). | About 59 min from Terminal 1, about 66 min from Terminal 2 | about $4 (₩4,750–₩5,350) |
| Limousine busAirport → hotel areas in central Seoul, by route numberRoutes serve hotel areas in the city, so there is no change with luggage. Route numbers are in the area table below. | Longer than the train; depends on traffic and the number of hotel stops | about $13 (₩17,000–₩18,000) |
Staying in Gangnam?
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| Late-night busAirport → Express Bus Terminal (N6000); Cheongnyangni, Gwanghwamun and Hongdae (N6002)Check the operator’s page before you rely on it. | Late-night service; see the operator’s page for departures | from about $7 (₩10,000) |
| Regular taxiAirport → central SeoulOur estimate from the official meter rates, plus bridge tolls. Traffic and your destination change it. | Depends on traffic | about $37–$45 (₩50,000–₩60,000)Estimate |
| Premium or large taxiAirport → central SeoulOur estimate from the official meter rates, plus bridge tolls. For a group or a lot of luggage. | Depends on traffic | about $60–$67 (₩80,000–₩90,000)Estimate |
| Pre-booked international taxiAirport → Seoul, fixed fare by zoneRegular car; premium cars cost about ₩100,000–140,000. Book at least 24 hours ahead and check whether tolls are included. | Depends on traffic | about $52–$71 (₩70,000–₩95,000) |
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Checked Oct 3, 2026 · USD at the Nov 13, 2026 rate. Fares and timetables change; check the operator before you travel. The airport suggests allowing one to two hours between landing and leaving the arrivals hall (passport control, baggage, customs). Book a fixed-time bus or pick-up with that in mind.
Which one for your hotel area
| Hotel area | Take |
|---|---|
| Myeongdong and Seoul Station | AREX Express to Seoul Station, or limousine 6001 (about ₩17,000). |
| City Hall and Gwanghwamun | Limousine 6701 (about ₩18,000). |
| Dongdaemun, Jongno and Namsan | Limousine 6702 (about ₩18,000) or 6002 (about ₩17,000, via Jongno and Hapjeong). |
| Hongdae and Mapo | AREX all-stop train to Hongik University Station, or limousine 6015 (about ₩17,000, Mapo). |
| Gangnam and COEX | Limousine 6703 (about ₩18,000), or 6009 for Gangnam Station and Yangjae and 6020 for Banpo (about ₩17,000). |
| Anywhere else in Seoul | AREX Express to Seoul Station, then subway or taxi to your hotel. |
Checked Oct 3, 2026. Bus routes and stops change; confirm yours on the operator’s page.
Landing late or leaving early
- AREX Express
- From the airport: Terminal 2 05:16–22:40, Terminal 1 05:24–22:48. Trains leave about every 35–55 minutes.
- AREX all-stop
- From the airport: Terminal 2 about 05:08–23:50, Terminal 1 about 05:14–23:56. Some late trains end at a station before Seoul Station, so check the destination on the board.
- Late-night buses
- N6000 and N6002 are the late-night buses and cost about ₩10,000; check the operator’s page for departures.
- Seoul taxi night surcharge
- The meter adds 20% from 22:00 to 23:00 and from 02:00 to 04:00, and 40% from 23:00 to 02:00.
Checked Oct 3, 2026. Timetables change on holidays; check before a very early or late flight.
Paying: transit card, tickets and passes
- Transit card
- A transit card such as T-money pays the AREX all-stop fare (about ₩4,750 from Terminal 1 and about ₩5,350 from Terminal 2).
- Single-journey ticket
- Without a card, a single-journey ticket costs about ₩100 more and adds a deposit of about ₩500.
- Climate Card
- The Seoul Climate Card cannot be used to board at the airport stations.
Checked Oct 3, 2026. Prices of the cards, top-ups and refunds are in T-money and getting around Korea.
Seoul Station City Airport Terminal (leaving Korea)
On the way back you can check in and drop your bags at Seoul Station and go through passport control there, so you reach the airport with only hand luggage. It is for AREX Express ticket holders and works with some airlines; the AREX page lists them. Check-in is open 05:20–19:00 and closes three hours before a Terminal 1 departure and three hours and 20 minutes before a Terminal 2 departure.
Checked Oct 3, 2026.
Addresses in Korean for taxis and maps
| Place | Korean name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Incheon Airport Terminal 1 | 인천국제공항 제1여객터미널 | 인천광역시 영종구 공항로 272 |
| Incheon Airport Terminal 2 | 인천국제공항 제2여객터미널 | 인천광역시 영종구 제2터미널대로 446 |
| AREX Seoul Station | 공항철도 서울역 | 서울특별시 용산구 청파로 378 |
Checked Oct 3, 2026.
After you land
Have a layover or a late flight home? The Incheon guide covers what to do near the airport. In the city, see things to do in Seoul by area, the 3-day Seoul itinerary and the Korea travel budget.
Sources
- AREX: Express train, fares and travel time
- AREX: all-stop train, fares
- AREX: all-stop train, travel time and tickets
- Airport Limousine: routes and fares (6001, 6015, 6002)
- KAL Limousine: routes and fares (6701, 6702, 6703)
- Seoul Airbus: routes and fares (6009, 6020)
- Airport Limousine: late-night buses (N6000, N6002)
- Seoul Metropolitan Government: taxi fares and night surcharges
- Incheon Airport: taxi information
- International Taxi: fixed fares and booking
- AREX: Express train, first and last trains
- AREX: all-stop train, first and last trains
- AREX: Seoul Station City Airport Terminal
- Incheon International Airport: official site (terminal addresses)
- AREX: Seoul Station (address)
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Questions
How long is the AREX train from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
The AREX Express takes 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2 to Seoul Station, from about $10 (₩13,000). The all-stop train takes about 59 minutes from Terminal 1 and about 66 from Terminal 2, for about $4 (₩4,750) and about $4 (₩5,350) with a transit card. Checked Oct 3, 2026.
Can I use T-money at Incheon Airport?
Yes, on the AREX all-stop train: a transit card such as T-money pays the fare of about $4 (₩4,750) from Terminal 1. A single-journey ticket costs about ₩100 more and adds a deposit of about ₩500. The Seoul Climate Card cannot be used to board at the airport stations.
What if I land after midnight?
The last AREX Express leaves Terminal 1 at 22:48 and Terminal 2 at 22:40, and the all-stop trains run until about 23:56 and 23:50, with some ending before Seoul Station. After that the late-night buses N6000 and N6002 cost about $7 (₩10,000), or take a taxi: the Seoul meter adds 20% to 40% at night.