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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

OptionTimeFareHow to pay
AREX Express (non-stop to Seoul Station)T1 ~43 min / T2 ~51 minAdult 13,000 wonOnline (60 days to 20 min before) or station machines
AREX All-stop trainT1 ~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 wonCash, 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