How To Get From Incheon Airport To Seoul

Getting From Incheon To Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN) is about 60km west of central Seoul. Here are your options, ranked.

AREX (Airport Railroad Express)

**Best for most travellers.** The express train takes 43 minutes non-stop to Seoul Station. Costs ₩9,500. Trains run every 30-40 minutes.

The all-stop version takes about 58 minutes and costs ₩4,750. Both accept T-Money cards.

Airport Limousine Bus

Comfortable buses run to most major areas of Seoul — Gangnam, Myeongdong, Hongdae, Itaewon. Costs ₩10,000-17,000 depending on destination. Takes 60-90 minutes depending on traffic.

Taxi

A regular taxi to central Seoul costs ₩65,000-80,000 and takes 60-90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis cost more but are more comfortable. Use KakaoTaxi app to avoid language issues.

KTX (High-Speed Rail)

If heading to Busan or other cities, you can catch the KTX directly from Incheon Airport. Book through the Korail app.

Our Recommendation

Take the AREX Express to Seoul Station, then transfer to the subway. It's the fastest, cheapest and most reliable option.