2024 Incheon Airport to Seoul Transport Guide: AREX Train, Bus, Taxi & Private Transfer
Arriving at Incheon International Airport but don’t know what to ride going to Seoul? Here’s our guide to help you pick the right Incheon Airport to Seoul transport for you!
During our South Korea spring trip, we still didn’t know the best transportation that would take us to Hotel The Artist Dongdaemun, our hotel in Seoul. Thankfully, our good friend helped us navigate and bought the AREX Incheon to Seoul tickets for us. To pay it forward, we’ve created this guide so you know your transport options from Incheon Airport to Seoul when it’s your time to travel.
What’s the best Incheon Airport to Seoul transport?
There are different ways to get to Seoul from Incheon Airport, depending on your budget, needs, and travel preferences. We’ve listed your options below:
1. AREX (Airport Railroad Express) train
The Airport Railroad Express train, popularly known as AREX, is the fastest way to reach Seoul from Incheon Airport. To be exact, it only takes 43-51 minutes if you ride the non-stop express train from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station.
Express Train (Non-Stop)
This is a non-stop train that takes you directly from Incheon Airport to Seoul. If you want fast transport from Incheon Airport, we recommend you take the AREX Express Train.
- Travel time: 43 mins (Incheon Airport T1); 51 mins (Incheon Airport T2)
- Operating hours: 5.15am to 10.40pm
- Schedule: Departs every 20-40 mins
- Fare: ₩11,000 (adult); ₩8,000 (children, senior, PWD)
- Where to buy tickets:
- Express Train Ticket Booth (Incheon Airport Terminal 1 & 2; Seoul Station)
- Klook: AREX (₩8,700)
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Tip: Buy your AREX tickets on Klook to get exclusive discounts. Instead of paying the regular fare of ₩11,000 (adult), you only pay ₩8,700, which means you can save ₩2,300 per ticket. Plus, you get a free AREX Wi-Fi for your connectivity aboard the train. |
Local Train (All-Stop)
This train stops at every station so it will take longer for you to arrive in Seoul. But if you don’t mind the subway stops to save more, we suggest you take this local train.
- Travel time: 59 mins (Incheon Airport T1); 66 mins (Incheon Airport T2)
- Operating hours: 5.30am to 12am (depending on subway station)
- Schedule: Departs every 5-10 mins
- Fare: ₩4,150 – ₩4,750 (depending on your stop)
- Where to buy tickets:
- Single-use transportation cards at in-station ticket vending machines
- Season pass at in-station Information Center
- Prepaid transport cards like the T-Money card from convenience stores
2. Airport limousine bus
The airport limousine bus takes you to the main areas in Seoul including hotels and tourist attractions. We recommend this Incheon airport transport if you don’t want to lug your baggage around, especially in subway stations.
- Travel time: 60 – 80 mins (depending on route and traffic situation)
- Operating hours: 12.30am – 11.30pm (depends on bus operator)
- Schedule: See Incheon Airport bus routes and schedules
- Fare: ₩5,500 – ₩18,000 (depending on bus operator)
- Bus operators: City Airport, Logis & Travel, Airport Limousine, Seoul Air Bus, Korea Airport Limousine
- Where to buy tickets:
- Designated ticket booths at Incheon Airport (accepts cash, T-Money, credit card as payment)
- Klook: K-Limousine (₩17,000)
- Klook: Airport Limousine (₩16,600 for adults | ₩11,600 for kids)
3. Taxi
If you want more privacy and convenience, you can take a taxi instead. Taxis are available outside the airport 24/7 and come in different types including regular, deluxe, jumbo, and international taxis.
- Travel time: 60 – 80 mins (depending on route and traffic situation)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Fare: ₩40,000 – ₩87,500 (depending on destination). An Incheon Airport Expressway toll fee of ₩7,900 is added to your fare. See detailed list of Seoul taxi fares.
- Where to book:
- Outside Incheon Airport Arrival Hall
- Klook: International Taxi (₩87,500)
4. Private transfers
If you are traveling in big groups, it would be ideal to rent a private transfer from Incheon Airport. There are several options with different passenger capacities from 5-seater sedans to 44-seater coasters.
- Travel time: 60 – 80 mins (depending on traffic condition and destination)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depending on booking arrangement
- Fare: ₩55,300 (5-seater sedan) – ₩847,600 (44-seater bus)
- Where to book:
Now that you know all these, it’ll be easier for you to decide on what to ride from Incheon Airport to Seoul. Have a safe trip!
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