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Airport Railroad (AREX)

AREX is a railway that connects Incheon International Airport and Gimpo Airport to downtown Seoul.

Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 2 / Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 1 / Incheon Int'l Airport CargoTerminal / Unseo / Yeongjong / Cheongna Int'l City / Geomam / Gyeyang / Gimpo Int'l Airport / Magongnaru / Digital Media City / Hongik Univ. / Gongdeok / Seoul Station
Regular Train
Stops at all stations
Operating Hours
Departs every 5 to 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to midnight (varies by subway station), takes about 60 minutes to Seoul Station
Fare
One-way 4,150-4,750 KRW
Direct Train
Non-stop service between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station
Operating Hours
Departs every 20-40min, takes about 40min to Seoul Station
Fare
One-way 9,500 KRW

Airport Bus

Airport buses connect Incheon Int'l Airport and Gimpo Int'l Airport with Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and other areas.

Trip Duration
60-80 min
Fare
5,000 KRW-15,000 KRW
Where to Buy
Designated ticket counter outside the passenger terminal
Payment possible with cash, T-money, and credit card
TIP!

Expansion of the Family Discount Program
Starting from January 20, 2017, the 'One person rides free when three or more family members, including minors, travel together' program will be expanded to cover 36 routes (including regular airport buses).

Airport bus transportation company details

Taxi

Cheapest rate and easy to find

Regular Taxi

40-50% more expensive than regular taxis
A larger and more luxurious sedan

Deluxe taxi

The fare is the same as a standard taxi.
Accommodates up to 8 passengers

Large taxi

20% more expensive than regular taxis
Drivers are proficient in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

International Taxi

The taxi pickup location

outside the Arrival Terminal at Incheon Airport.

Basic Fare to Seoul City

In addition to the amount displayed on the meter, there is an additional toll of 7,900 KRW for the Incheon International Airport Expressway.

Taxi fare table (estimated time and fare by destination)
Destinations Estimated Time (in min) Estimated Price (KRW)
Incheon International Airport ↔ Gimpo International Airport 40~50 31,000~34,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Courtyard by Marriott (Yeongdeungpo-dong) 60~70 40,000~44,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Grand Hyatt Hotel (Hannam-dong) 80~90 47,000~52,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Shilla Hotel (Jangchung-dong) 90~100 50,000~55,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Grand Intercontinental Hotel (Samseong-dong) 80~90 53,000~58,500
Incheon International Airport ↔ Marriott Hotel (Euljiro) 80~90 48,000~53,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Grand Hilton Hotel (Hongeun-dong) 60~70 41,000~45,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Myeongdong 80~90 47,000~52,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Dongdaemun Market 90~100 50,000~55,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Namdaemun Market 80~90 48,000~53,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Namsan (N Seoul Tower) 80~90 49,000~54,000
Incheon International Airport ↔ Insadong 70~80 44,000~48,500

Actual travel times and fares may vary.