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Incheon Airport to Seoul
- AREX all-stop
- ₩4,750 from T1 · ₩5,350 from T2 to Seoul Station (T-money) · 59 / 66 min
- AREX Express
- ₩13,000 non-stop to Seoul Station · 43 min from T1, 51 from T2 · ₩2,000 off Oct 30 – Nov 15
- Bus 6001
- ₩17,000 to Seoul Station, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun · about 60–80 min with traffic
- Taxi
- About ₩60,000–70,000 to central Seoul by day, tolls included · about 70–90 min
Every way from Incheon Airport into Seoul with 2026 prices and times: the AREX all-stop train from ₩4,750, the non-stop AREX Express for ₩13,000, limousine bus 6001 to Myeongdong for ₩17,000, and a taxi for about ₩60,000–70,000. Plus where to board in Terminal 1 and 2.
AREX all-stop train concourse, Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station, 2024 · Photo: MNXANL (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
2026 prices side by side (adult)
- ₩4,750AREX all-stop train: the cheapest
₩4,750 from Terminal 1 and ₩5,350 from Terminal 2 to Seoul Station, paid by tapping a T-money card at the gate (a single-journey card costs ₩100 more plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the end). 59 minutes from T1, 66 from T2. Stops at every station, including Gimpo Airport, Hongik Univ. and Gongdeok.
- ₩13,000AREX Express: non-stop to Seoul Station
₩13,000 for an adult; buy the ticket before you board (T-money doesn't work on the Express). 43 minutes from T1 and 51 from T2, reserved seats. It only goes to Seoul Station.
- ₩2,000 OFFWelcome weeks: Express ₩2,000 off, Oct 30 – Nov 15
Korea's welcome weeks for foreign visitors include ₩2,000 off the AREX Express. How to claim it hasn't been announced in detail, so ask at the Express ticket counter or the airport welcome booth.
- ₩17,000Limousine bus 6001: Seoul Station, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun
Airport Limousine's direct Seoul routes are ₩17,000 for an adult. Into the city, 6001 stops at Sinyongsan, Seoul Station, Hoehyeon (Namdaemun Market), Myeongdong Station and Chungmuro on its way to Dongdaemun. About 60–80 minutes, depending on traffic.
- ₩60–70KTaxi: about ₩60,000–70,000 to central Seoul
A regular meter taxi in the daytime, tolls included; about 70–90 minutes. Night surcharges apply from 10 PM: see seoulful.guide/meter.
Which one should you take? (our tips)
- HONGDAEHongdae, Mapo, Gongdeok: AREX all-stop
The all-stop train stops at Hongik Univ. (Line 2) and Gongdeok (Lines 5 and 6) before Seoul Station, so you don't backtrack. Cheapest too.
홍대입구역Google Maps - MYEONGDONGMyeongdong, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun: bus 6001
It stops right in Myeongdong and Dongdaemun, so no stairs or transfers with your suitcase. Or take the AREX to Seoul Station and Line 4 two stops to Myeongdong.
명동역Google Maps - FASTSeoul Station hotels or a tight schedule: AREX Express
Non-stop, a guaranteed seat and 43 minutes from T1. Worth it during the welcome weeks with ₩2,000 off.
- LATELate flight, big bags or a group of 3–4: taxi
Split four ways, a daytime taxi is close to the bus fare per person and drops you at the door. Our airport taxi guide covers fares and overcharging: seoulful.guide/taxi
AREX train (공항철도)
- WHERETransportation Center, B1, in both terminals
Follow the Train / AREX signs down to the Transportation Center on B1. Ticket machines are on B1; there are information desks nearby.
공항철도 타는 곳Google Maps - ALL-STOPAll-stop train (일반열차): tap a T-money card
Stops at every station, including Gimpo Airport, Digital Media City, Hongik Univ., Gongdeok and Seoul Station. 59 minutes from Terminal 1 and 66 from Terminal 2 to Seoul Station; ₩4,750 from T1 and ₩5,350 from T2 by T-money.
- EXPRESSExpress train (직통열차): non-stop, ticket only
Runs non-stop between the airport and Seoul Station with reserved seats. You need an Express ticket; a T-money card doesn't work for it. ₩13,000 for an adult (AREX), 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 from Terminal 2. ₩2,000 off during the welcome weeks, Oct 30 – Nov 15.
- CARDThe Climate Card can't be used to leave the airport
Seoul's Climate Card covers AREX rides that end at Incheon Airport, but you can't board at the airport stations with it. On arrival day, pay with T-money. Buy a T-money card at a convenience store in the terminal (our tip).
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Airport bus (공항버스)
- T1Terminal 1: Seoul buses outside exits 3–7, 1F
Bus ticket booths are inside by exits 4 and 9 on 1F and outside by exits 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 13; ticket machines are open 24 hours.
공항버스 매표소Google Maps - T2Terminal 2: follow the Bus signs
Bus stops and ticket booths are on B1 (towards the west short-term car park), with ticket machines near the waiting area, bus stops and AREX entrances.
- PAYTicket booth, T-money or card
Buy at the booth outside the terminal, or pay with T-money or a credit card. Fares differ by route and bus type; the booth shows the price before you pay.
- ROUTEFind your bus by hotel area
Search the bus number for your neighbourhood on the Incheon Airport bus route page before you land, and screenshot it (our tip).
Taxi (택시)
- STANDUse the taxi stand outside arrivals
Regular taxis: T1 stands 5C, 6C, 6D; T2 stand 7C. Deluxe and large taxis: T1 7C/8C, T2 7D. Don't go with someone who approaches you inside the terminal (our tip).
택시 승강장 - FAREAbout ₩60,000–70,000 by meter to central Seoul
Daytime, tolls included; late-night surcharges apply from 10 PM (seoulful.guide/meter). Fares and how to report an overcharge: seoulful.guide/taxi.
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYWhere do I take the AREX train?
gong-hang-cheol-do ta-neun go-si eo-di-ye-yo?
공항철도 타는 곳이 어디예요? - SAYOne Express ticket to Seoul Station, please.
seo-ul-yeok jik-tong-yeol-cha han jang ju-se-yo
서울역 직통열차 한 장 주세요 - SAYWhich bus goes to this hotel?
i ho-tel ga-neun beo-seu-ga mwo-ye-yo?
이 호텔 가는 버스가 뭐예요?
Local tips
- Our tip: save your hotel's Korean address on your phone before you fly and show it at the bus booth or to the taxi driver.
- Our tip: buy a T-money card at a convenience store in the terminal before heading to the train; you'll use it all trip.
- Fares, times and bus routes change. Check the AREX and Airport Limousine pages on the day you travel.
FAQ
How much is the AREX from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station in 2026?
The all-stop train is ₩4,750 from Terminal 1 and ₩5,350 from Terminal 2 with a T-money card; the non-stop Express is ₩13,000 for an adult.
Is there an AREX discount in November 2026?
Yes, the AREX Express is ₩2,000 off during Korea's welcome weeks, Oct 30 – Nov 15, 2026; ask at the Express ticket counter how to claim it.
Which airport bus goes from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong?
Airport limousine bus 6001 stops at Seoul Station, Myeongdong Station and Chungmuro on the way to Dongdaemun; the adult fare is ₩17,000.
How much is a taxi from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
About ₩60,000–70,000 to central Seoul by day on the meter, tolls included, and about 70–90 minutes.
Sources: AREX: Express train (fare ₩13,000, 43/51 min), checked Oct 30, 2026 · AREX: all-stop train fares by station · AREX: all-stop train (59/66 min) · Airport Limousine: fares · Airport Limousine: route 6001 stops · Airport Limousine: where to board and buy tickets · Incheon International Airport: trains · Incheon International Airport: buses · Incheon International Airport: taxi guide · Seoul Tourism Organization (Seoul Danurim): Getting to Seoul · Newspim: Korea Grand Festival, AREX Express ₩2,000 off (Oct 27, 2026) · ZDNet Korea: welcome events Oct 30 – Nov 15 (Oct 27, 2026) · Glass Wallet: airport railroad fares (Aug 15, 2026) · Glass Wallet: airport bus fares (Jul 26, 2026)