Airport to the city
Airport train, limousine bus, taxi, late arrivals
Check service status before you go
In November 2026 AREX announced backup transport ahead of a possible union warning strike. Check the official notices on your arrival day.
Sources: AREX 공식 공지 ↗
Incheon Airport → Seoul
| Option | Time | Fare | How to pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREX Express (non-stop to Seoul Station) | T1 ~43 min / T2 ~51 min | Adult 13,000 won | Online (60 days to 20 min before) or station machines |
| AREX All-stop train | T1 ~59 min / T2 ~66 min | — (depends on distance) | Transit card (T-money etc.) or single ticket |
| Airport limousine bus | — (varies by route) | Seoul direct: adult 17,000 won (as of Aug 2024) | Buy a ticket before boarding. No cash or transit cards on board |
| Taxi (regular) | — | Metered. Base fare 4,800 won | Cash, card or transit card |
All-stop fares and first/last train times are left out because we could not confirm them on an official page.
Sources: AREX 공식 예매 ↗ · VisitKorea (공항 교통) ↗ · 인천공항 (리무진 요금) ↗ · 인천공항 (택시) ↗
Taxi tips at the airport
- A late-night surcharge (about 20–40%) applies from 22:00 to 04:00. There is no city-boundary surcharge from the airport into Seoul.
Sources: 인천공항 (택시) ↗
- International Taxi (foreign-language drivers) has fixed fares by Seoul zone. Call 1644-2255. Pickup: T1 4C / T2 3C.
Sources: 인천공항 (택시) ↗
- Deluxe and jumbo taxis start at 7,000 won, higher than regular taxis.
Sources: 인천공항 (택시) ↗
Arriving late at night
- Most transport into central Seoul stops around 23:30.
Sources: VisitKorea (공항 교통) ↗
- Night buses have an "N" before the number (to Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, DDP, Cheongnyangni, etc.). Buy the ticket first at a booth or machine. No cash or transit cards on board.
Sources: VisitKorea (공항 교통) ↗
- The Climate Card short-term pass lets you ride from Seoul and get off at Incheon Airport, but you cannot board at the airport with it.
Sources: 서울시 (기후동행카드) ↗
From Gimpo Airport
- AREX all-stop to Seoul Station takes about 23 minutes. Subway Lines 5 and 9, the Gimpo Goldline and the Seohae Line also stop here.
Sources: VisitKorea (공항 교통) ↗
- City buses at Gimpo do not take international credit cards. Taxis wait at Exit 3 (international) and Exit 6 (domestic).
Sources: VisitKorea (공항 교통) ↗
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Checked 2026-11-08