Incheon Airport to Seoul, Without the Guesswork
The AREX train, the airport limousine or a taxi to central Seoul, Gangnam, COEX and Jamsil: how long each takes, what it costs and how to pay.
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From Incheon Airport, the AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in 43 minutes from Terminal 1 (51 from Terminal 2) for ₩13,000. The AREX all-stop train takes 59 minutes (66 from T2) and costs ₩4,750 with a T-money card (₩5,350 from T2), stopping at Hongik University and Gongdeok on the way. Airport limousine buses cost ₩17,000–18,000 and take about 60 to 90 minutes to hotel districts including Myeong-dong, Gangnam, COEX and Jamsil. A standard taxi runs on the meter from ₩4,800 plus ₩2,000–3,200 in tolls and takes about 80 to 90 minutes to Myeong-dong; an International Taxi charges a flat ₩70,000–95,000. The last express leaves T1 at 22:48, and after midnight only four night buses and the taxi rank are left.
Which terminal am I arriving at?
The airport lists Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Seoul, Air Busan and Delta at Terminal 2; Jeju Air, Trinity Airways, Eastar Jet, Air Premia, Parata Air and most other foreign airlines at Terminal 1. Codeshares can land you at the other one, so read the terminal off your e-ticket. The two terminals are not across the hall from each other. T2 is the end of the line: trains and buses start there, which is why T2 times below come a few minutes earlier.
| Option | To Seoul Station | Adult fare | Pay with | Last from T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREX express | 43 min from T1, 51 from T2 | ₩13,000 | Cards, including foreign Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB | 22:48 |
| AREX all-stop | 59 min from T1, 66 from T2 | ₩4,750 (T1), ₩5,350 (T2) | T-money or single-use card | 23:38 |
| Limousine bus | About 60–90 min by day, by city and VisitKorea estimates; 60 min on the N6701 at night | ₩17,000–18,000 | Ticket from a booth or kiosk (see below) | Night buses to 04:50 |
| Standard taxi | About 80–90 min to Namdaemun Market or Myeong-dong, by the city’s estimate | Meter from ₩4,800, plus ₩2,000–3,200 in tolls | Cash, T-money, or cards including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, UnionPay | Taxi rank |
| International taxi | About 80–90 min, same roads as a standard taxi | ₩70,000–95,000 flat, by zone | Cash, Visa, Amex, Mastercard | Book 24 hours ahead |
Find your route by neighborhood
Open “Every route, by neighborhood” below for a table of the ways from Incheon to each neighborhood: where to get off, the adult fare, and when each runs from each terminal.
Choose your terminal, where you're going, when you leave the airport and how many of you there are to see what you can take from that hour, earliest arrival first.
Every route, by neighborhood
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| AREX express train to Seoul Station | ₩13,000 | T1: First 05:24, last 22:48 T2: First 05:16, last 22:40 |
| AREX all-stop train to Seoul Station | T1 ₩4,750, T2 ₩5,350 (with T-money; a single-use card is ₩100 more each, plus a ₩500 deposit) | T1: First 05:14, last 23:38 T2: First 05:08, last 23:32 |
| Limousine 6001 (Airport Limousine) to Seoul Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:29, last 23:09 T2: First 05:39, last 22:49 |
| Limousine 6702 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Seoul Station | ₩18,000 | T1: First 06:05, last 23:05 T2: First 05:45, last 22:45 |
| Night bus N6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Seoul Station | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:50, 00:40, 01:40, 03:45, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:30, 00:20, 01:20, 03:25, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩85,000 flat per car (₩120,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| AREX all-stop train to Hongik University | T1 ₩4,650, T2 ₩5,250 (with T-money; a single-use card is ₩100 more each, plus a ₩500 deposit) | T1: First 05:14, last 23:38 T2: First 05:08, last 23:32 |
| Night bus N6002 (Airport Limousine) to Hongdae | ₩17,000 | T1: Leaves 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:40, 00:10, 00:40, 01:20, 03:40, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩75,000 flat per car (₩110,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| AREX all-stop train to Gongdeok | T1 ₩4,650, T2 ₩5,250 (with T-money; a single-use card is ₩100 more each, plus a ₩500 deposit) | T1: First 05:14, last 23:38 T2: First 05:08, last 23:32 |
| Limousine 6015 (Airport Limousine) to Mapo Station, Gongdeok Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:44, last 23:19 T2: First 05:24, last 22:59 |
| Limousine 6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Mapo Station, Gongdeok Station | ₩18,000 | T1: First 05:35, last 22:25 T2: First 05:15, last 22:05 |
| Limousine 6702 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Mapo Station, Gongdeok Station | ₩18,000 | T1: First 06:05, last 23:05 T2: First 05:45, last 22:45 |
| Night bus N6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Mapo Station | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:50, 00:40, 01:40, 03:45, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:30, 00:20, 01:20, 03:25, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩75,000 flat per car (₩110,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6001 (Airport Limousine) to Myeong-dong Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:29, last 23:09 T2: First 05:39, last 22:49 |
| Limousine 6015 (Airport Limousine) to Myeong-dong Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:44, last 23:19 T2: First 05:24, last 22:59 |
| Limousine 6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Myeong-dong (Aloft Seoul, Le Méridien) | ₩18,000 | T1: First 05:35, last 22:25 T2: First 05:15, last 22:05 |
| Night bus N6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Euljiro Entrance | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:50, 00:40, 01:40, 03:45, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:30, 00:20, 01:20, 03:25, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩85,000 flat per car (₩120,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Gwanghwamun (Koreana Hotel), City Hall (The Plaza Hotel) | ₩18,000 | T1: First 05:35, last 22:25 T2: First 05:15, last 22:05 |
| Night bus N6002 (Airport Limousine) to Four Seasons Hotel | ₩17,000 | T1: Leaves 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:40, 00:10, 00:40, 01:20, 03:40, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩85,000 flat per car (₩120,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6001 (Airport Limousine) to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (DDP) | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:29, last 23:09 T2: First 05:39, last 22:49 |
| Limousine 6702 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) | ₩18,000 | T1: First 06:05, last 23:05 T2: First 05:45, last 22:45 |
| Night bus N6701 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Dongdaemun Design Plaza | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:50, 00:40, 01:40, 03:45, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:30, 00:20, 01:20, 03:25, 04:20 |
| Night bus N6002 (Airport Limousine) to Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun) | ₩17,000 | T1: Leaves 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00, 04:40 T2: Leaves 23:40, 00:10, 00:40, 01:20, 03:40, 04:20 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩85,000 flat per car (₩120,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6009 (Seoul Airport Limousine) to Gangnam Station (Line 2), Sinnonhyeon Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 05:40, last 23:12 T2: First 05:20, last 22:52 |
| Limousine 6020 (Seoul Airport Limousine) to Gangnam Station (Line 2) | ₩17,000 | T1: First 06:15, last 23:02 T2: First 05:55, last 22:42 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩90,000 flat per car (₩130,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6020 (Seoul Airport Limousine) to Express Bus Terminal (JW Marriott) | ₩17,000 | T1: First 06:15, last 23:02 T2: First 05:55, last 22:42 |
| Night bus N6000 (Airport Limousine) to Gangnam Express Bus Terminal | ₩17,000 | T1: Leaves 00:10, 00:50, 01:30, 02:10, 03:40, 04:20 T2: Leaves 23:50, 00:30, 01:10, 01:50, 03:20, 04:00 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩90,000 flat per car (₩130,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6103 (City Airport Limousine) to Samseong Station, COEX City Air Terminal | ₩18,000 | T1: First 06:00, last 23:30 T2: First 05:40, last 23:10 |
| Limousine 6006 (Seoul Airport Limousine) to COEX Mall, Samseong Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 06:20, last 23:10 T2: First 06:00, last 22:50 |
| Limousine 6703 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Bongeunsa Station (COEX), Samseong Station | ₩18,000 | T1: First 06:15, last 22:55 T2: First 05:55, last 22:35 |
| Night bus N6703 (Korea Airport Limousine) to COEX | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:40, 00:20, 01:05, 01:45, 03:50, 04:50 T2: Leaves 23:20, 00:00, 00:45, 01:25, 03:30, 04:30 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩90,000 flat per car (₩130,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
| Option and where to get off | Adult fare | Hours, or taxi rank (T1 / T2) |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine 6006 (Seoul Airport Limousine) to Jamsil Sports Complex, Jamsilsaenae Station | ₩17,000 | T1: First 06:20, last 23:10 T2: First 06:00, last 22:50 |
| Night bus N6703 (Korea Airport Limousine) to Jamsil Lotte World | ₩18,000 | T1: Leaves 23:40, 00:20, 01:05, 01:45, 03:50, 04:50 T2: Leaves 23:20, 00:00, 00:45, 01:25, 03:30, 04:30 |
| Standard taxi to your door | Meter from ₩4,800 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 5C, 6C, 6D T2: Rank 7C |
| Deluxe or jumbo taxi to your door | Meter from ₩7,000 per car, plus a ₩3,200 or ₩2,000 toll | T1: Rank 7C, 8C T2: Rank 7D |
| International taxi to your door | ₩95,000 flat per car (₩140,000 for a larger vehicle) | T1: Rank 4C; book 24 hours ahead T2: Rank 3C; book 24 hours ahead |
Taxi fares are per car; the meter depends on distance and time. Airport Limousine allows 2 bags per passenger, each under 28 inches and 20 kg; each extra bag is ₩8,000.
Data: 21 sources, checked 17 October 2026
- AREX (Airport Railroad), express train overview and fares (Korean-language page; arex.or.kr redirects here) — checked 17 October 2026
- AREX, express train timetable (Korean-language page) — checked 17 October 2026
- AREX, all-stop train overview and journey times (Korean-language page) — checked 17 October 2026
- AREX, all-stop train fares (Korean-language page) — checked 17 October 2026
- AREX, Incheon Airport Terminal 1 station timetable (Korean-language page) — checked 12 October 2026
- AREX, Incheon Airport Terminal 2 station timetable (Korean-language page) — checked 12 October 2026
- Incheon International Airport, Bus search (route stops, first and last buses) — checked 17 October 2026
- Incheon International Airport, Seoul late-night buses, Terminal 1 — checked 17 October 2026
- Incheon International Airport, Seoul late-night buses, Terminal 2 — checked 17 October 2026
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How do I take the AREX train to Seoul?
Buy a ticket or tap a T-money card on B1 of the Transportation Center at either terminal, where both AREX trains leave. At T1, follow the yellow signs.
The express runs nonstop to Seoul Station for ₩13,000, or ₩9,500 for children 6 to 12. Seats are assigned and you need a ticket before boarding: from the B1 counter or machines, or online and in the AREX app up to two months ahead. Foreign Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners, Amex and UnionPay cards work.
It is not frequent: 26 departures a day, 25 to 65 minutes apart. The first leaves T2 at 05:16 and T1 at 05:24; the last leaves T2 at 22:40 and T1 at 22:48.
The all-stop train calls at every station, including Gimpo Airport, Hongik University, Gongdeok and Seoul Station, with eight transfers to the subway. With a T-money card, T1 to Seoul Station is ₩4,750 and to Hongik University ₩4,650; from T2, ₩5,350 and ₩5,250. A single-use card costs ₩100 more plus a ₩500 deposit you get back at the other end. T-money is sold at convenience stores and topped up at station machines.
The first trains leave T2 at 05:08 and T1 at 05:14. The last one to reach Seoul Station leaves T2 at 23:32 and T1 at 23:38. The 23:50 from T2 (23:56 from T1) terminates at Digital Media City, not Seoul Station.
Which train? If you’re staying in Hongdae, Gongdeok or anywhere near the line, take the all-stop. At around ₩5,000 with no traffic, it is the best deal in the city. Take the express if Seoul Station is your stop or your KTX connection: for about ₩8,000 more you save 16 minutes and get a guaranteed seat. Either way, the line ends at Seoul Station.
Which limousine bus goes to Myeong-dong, Seoul Station or Gongdeok?
Take the 6001 or 6015 from Airport Limousine Co., or the 6701 or 6702 from Korea Airport Limousine. These “limousines” are coaches with luggage holds that stop at the hotel districts. Airport Limousine Co. charges ₩17,000 (₩12,000 for children); Korea Airport Limousine charges ₩18,000 (₩12,000 for children). The airport’s bus search gives these stops and daytime hours, first to last bus:
- 6001 (Seoul Station, Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun): T1 stop 5, 05:29–23:09; T2 stop 29, 05:39–22:49.
- 6015 (Gongdeok, Myeong-dong): T1 stop 5, 05:44–23:19; T2 stop 28, 05:24–22:59.
- 6701 (Gongdeok, Gwanghwamun, City Hall, Myeong-dong): T1 stop 3, 05:35–22:25; T2 stop 18, 05:15–22:05.
- 6702 (Seoul Station, Namsan, Dongdaemun): T1 stop 3, 06:05–23:05; T2 stop 18, 05:45–22:45.
Where to buy tickets. At T1, ticket booths are inside next to exits 4 and 9 and outside near exits 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 13, and Seoul buses leave from the arrivals-floor curb. At T2, tickets and buses are on B1 of the Transportation Center.
Paying is where people get stuck. Leaving the airport, ticket holders board first. At T1, Airport Limousine’s 6001, 6002 and 6015 are first come, first served, with cash, a transit card or a ticket. At T2, every Airport Limousine route needs a paper ticket first. Airport Limousine takes no card payments on board and doesn’t accept the Climate Card or Discover Seoul Pass. Korea Airport Limousine takes card or T-money taps, but at the airport it sells tickets at booths and machines first.
Luggage. Airport Limousine allows two pieces per passenger, each under 28 inches and 20 kg; carry-ons and backpacks count, and each extra piece costs ₩8,000.
Take it if your hotel is near a stop and you have two big bags: you sit down once and get off near the door. If you have a deadline, take the train. Airport Limousine says its times shift with road, traffic and weather.
How do I get to Gangnam, COEX or Jamsil?
By day, take one of five limousine routes that cross to the south side of the river for ₩17,000–18,000; the first leave the airport between 05:20 and 06:20 and the last between 22:35 and 23:30. The airport’s bus search lists these stops and hours:
- 6009 (Seoul Airport Limousine; Sinsa, Nonhyeon, Gangnam Station, Yangjae, Dogok, Daechi): T1 stop 4, 05:40–23:12; T2 stop 15, 05:20–22:52. The busiest of the five, with 57 departures a day.
- 6020 (Seoul Airport Limousine; Express Bus Terminal, Gangnam Station, Yeoksam): T1 stop 4, 06:15–23:02; T2 stop 16, 05:55–22:42.
- 6006 (Seoul Airport Limousine; Apgujeong, COEX and Samseong Station, Jamsil Sports Complex, Jamsilsaenae): T1 stop 4, 06:20–23:10; T2 stop 14, 06:00–22:50.
- 6703 (Korea Airport Limousine; Seorae Village, Seonjeongneung, Bongeunsa Station and COEX, Samseong Station, Seolleung, Yeoksam): T1 stop 3, 06:15–22:55; T2 stop 19, 05:55–22:35. Every 45 to 60 minutes, ₩18,000.
- 6103 (City Airport Limousine; nonstop to Samseong Station and the COEX City Air Terminal): T1 stop 7, 06:00–23:30; T2 stop 21, 05:40–23:10. ₩18,000 (₩12,000 for children), about 65 minutes from T1 and 85 from T2 by the operator’s estimate.
Seoul Airport Limousine charges ₩17,000 in cash or by transit card (₩11,000 for children). Its T1 booths are inside next to exits 4 and 9 (06:00–22:00) and outside exits 4, 8 and 11 (05:40–22:00); at T2, buy at the B1 Transportation Center.
By train, take the AREX all-stop to Gimpo Airport, 38 minutes from T1 and 44 from T2 by the city’s timing, then change to Line 9 inside the station without passing through the gates again. Line 9 express trains link Gimpo Airport and the Gangnam area in about 30 minutes. The AREX fare to Gimpo Airport is ₩4,350 from T1 and ₩4,950 from T2 with T-money; the subway charges by total distance, so Line 9 adds to that when you tap out. Take the train if your hotel is near a Line 9 station; take the bus if you have big bags and a stop near the door.
After the last buses, the night buses N6000 (to Gangnam Express Bus Terminal) and N6703 (to COEX and Jamsil) cover this side of the city.
How much is a taxi from Incheon to Seoul?
A standard taxi runs on the meter, which starts at ₩4,800, plus ₩2,000–3,200 in tolls; an International Taxi charges a flat ₩70,000–95,000 by district. Use the numbered ranks outside arrivals. The airport warns that call vans posing as taxis solicit passengers and overcharge them.
- Standard taxis to Seoul: T1 at 5C, 6C or 6D; T2 at 7C. Seoul’s meter starts at ₩4,800 for 1.6 km, then ₩100 per 131 m or per 30 seconds in slow traffic. Tolls are added at cost: ₩3,200 for a car on the Incheon Airport Expressway, or ₩2,000 if the driver takes the Incheon Bridge. Seoul’s taxi card readers, run by Tmoney Mobility, take Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB and UnionPay as well as T-money.
- Deluxe and 9-seat jumbo taxis: T1 at 7C or 8C; T2 at 7D. The meter starts at ₩7,000 for 3 km, then ₩200 per 151 m.
- Night surcharge: standard Seoul taxis add 20% from 22:00, 40% from 23:00 to 02:00, then 20% until 04:00; deluxe taxis add 20% from 22:00 to 04:00. There is no boundary surcharge from the airport to Seoul.
- International taxi: a service designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, with drivers who speak English, Chinese or Japanese. Ranks: 4C at T1, 3C at T2. Flat fares run by zone: ₩75,000 to Mapo (Hongdae), ₩85,000 to Jung and Jongno (Myeong-dong and the palaces), ₩90,000 to Gangnam and Seocho, ₩95,000 to Songpa (Jamsil), from ₩70,000 to ₩95,000 citywide, and ₩100,000–140,000 for a larger vehicle. Cash, Visa, Amex or Mastercard. The operator asks for bookings 24 hours ahead; otherwise it points you to the information desk.
A taxi starts to make sense for three people with bags: three bus tickets already cost ₩51,000 before anyone reaches the door.
What if I land after the last train?
Take one of four night buses or a taxi from the rank: after 22:48 the express is done, and after 23:38 so is the last all-stop to Seoul Station. Times are departures from T1; each bus leaves T2 20 minutes earlier. Buy tickets at the booths or kiosks.
- N6000, via Songjeong and Yeomchang stations to Gangnam Express Bus Terminal: 00:10, 00:50, 01:30, 02:10, 03:40, 04:20. ₩17,000.
- N6002, via Hongdae and Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun) to Cheongnyangni: 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00, 04:40. ₩17,000.
- N6701, via Mapo Station, Seoul Station and Euljiro to Dongdaemun Design Plaza: 23:50, 00:40, 01:40, 03:45, 04:40. ₩18,000, also in the Tmoney GO app.
- N6703, via Seorae Village, COEX and Jamsil to Gwangnaru Station: 23:40, 00:20, 01:05, 01:45, 03:50, 04:50. ₩18,000, also in the Tmoney GO app.
If your stop is on one of these, take the bus. If not, take a taxi from the rank and expect the 40% surcharge until 02:00.
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