Recommended
AREX Express
approx. 70 min
₩11,000/person
1 transfer
Airport to Attraction Transit
Compare the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient transit from Incheon and Gimpo airports to Seoul's top attractions.
Taxi cost is split per passenger
Distance ~53 km(Taxi adds ₩6,600 toll)
Which is best for you?
Buy AREX Express ticket (₩9,500)
Fastest
Regular Taxi (metered)
approx. 60 min
₩70,000/person
+ ₩6,600 톨비 별도
Direct
Catch at arrivals
Cheapest
Airport Train
approx. 90 min
₩4,750/person
1 transfer
Tap with T-money card on site
Most convenient
Limousine Bus
approx. 75 min
₩17,000/person
Direct
Full comparison
| Full comparison | Duration(estimated) | Cost / person(estimated) | Transfers | First / Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AREX Express Recommended AREX Express → Seoul Station → Line 4 (1 stop) | 70 min | ₩11,000/person | 1 transfer | 06:10 / 22:50 |
Limousine Bus Most convenient Limousine bus 6015 — direct to Myeongdong | 75 min | ₩17,000/person | Direct | 04:30 / 23:30 |
Regular Taxi (metered) Fastest Meter ~₩63,000 + Yeongjong toll ₩6,600 charged separately | 60 min | ₩70,000/person | Direct | 24h / 24h |
Airport Train Cheapest Airport Train (All-stop) → Seoul Station transfer | 90 min | ₩4,750/person | 1 transfer | 05:23 / 23:32 |
Private Transfer Private transfer — fixed price, English support, driver meets at arrivals | 65 min | ₩90,000/person | Direct | 24h / 24h |
💳 T-money card — essential for visitors
Rechargeable card for subway, bus, airport train (all-stop), and even regular taxis. Card payment accepted everywhere.
Where to buy
- · Right after arrival: kiosks at Incheon T1/T2 (English UI)
- · Convenience stores: CU, GS25, Seven-Eleven (24h)
- · Subway station vending machines
Price & top-up
- · Card price ₩2,500 (basic CVS version)
- · Top up: convenience stores or subway kiosks (₩1,000–₩50,000)
- · Balance refund: card fee deducted, refundable at CVS
Transfers & discounts
- · Free / discounted transfer within 30 minutes between subway and bus
- · Saves ~₩100 per ride vs single ticket — pays off in ~5 rides
- · Korea Tour Card — same as T-money + attraction discounts (foreigner-only)
🚕 Taxi guide (Seoul)
⚠️ Deluxe taxis cost 1.5–2× more than regular ones. Look for black body with a gold roof sign — that's a deluxe taxi. Foreigners often mistake them and get surprised by the bill.
Regular (orange / white / silver)
Base ₩4,800 (first 2 km)
+₩100 per 132 m (~₩760/km)
Deluxe (black + gold roof sign)
Base ₩7,000 (first 3 km)
+₩200 per 164 m (~₩1,200/km)
Jumbo / van (black, 5–10 pax)
Base ₩7,000
Best for groups/luggage, deluxe rates apply
Surcharges
- · Late night 22:00–04:00 +20%
- · Intercity (incl. airport) +20%
- · Tolls — Yeongjong Bridge ₩6,600 / Incheon Bridge ₩5,500 — charged to passenger
Official Sources
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