Transfer to/from - Seoul Incheon airport (ICN)

Transportation

Bus

Services depart from the first and B1 level of the airport and have various destinations in the Incheon, Gyeongsang, Chungcheong, Gangwon, Jeolla, Gyeonggi and Seoul areas.

In addition, 'limousine' buses operate overnight to Anyang, Suwon, Goyang, Uijeongbu, Bucheon, Siheung, Bundang, Seongnam, Ansan, Gwangju, Gimpo Airport, Gangnam, Seoul, Dongdaemun and Jamsil.

You can buy tickets and get information at the counters located on the first floor of Terminal 1, or by calling Tel +82 2731 2120. Travel time to downtown Seoul is 70 minutes.

Airport Call Van (Tel +82 327 430 828 / 831) provides door-to-door transportation in shared minibuses from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. The company has counters next to gates 9 (Terminal 1) and 4 (Terminal 2).

Train

The A'REX Airport Express (Tel +82 1599 7788) runs from 5:15 am to 11:50 pm from level B1 of both terminals to Seoul Station, with intermediate stops at Unseo, Youngjong, Cheongna, Geomam, Keyang, Gimpo Airport, Magongnaru, Digital Media City, Hongdae and Gongdeok. The direct train takes 51 minutes to reach the city centre, while services stopping at each station take 66 min.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located on the Arrivals level, on the first floor of the terminals. Regular, luxury and jumbo vehicles (for up to 9 passengers) are available, as well as international taxis for foreign visitors (Tel +82 1644 2255 / 327 432 357). There are fixed fares to various destinations, with extra charges between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am. The ride to downtown Seoul takes about 45 minutes, while to Incheon it takes about 30 min.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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