Airport Transfers & Security Wait
Getting to Incheon and Gimpo airports by AREX train, limousine bus, taxi or late-night bus — plus departure-hall wait times.
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AREX Airport Railroad — Seoul Station to Incheon
The Express is a nonstop, reserved-seat train between Seoul Station and the airport. The All-stop train is a regular commuter line that also calls at Hongik Univ., Gimpo Airport and more — and it's the one you can ride with a T-money card.
| AExpress | AAll-stop |
|---|---|
| Stops | |
| Seoul Stn → T1 → T2 (nonstop) | Seoul Stn, Gongdeok, Hongik Univ., DMC, Magongnaru, Gimpo Airport … T1 → T2 |
| Ride from Seoul Stn | |
| T1 43 min · T2 51 min | T1 59 min · T2 66 min |
| Adult fare | |
| ₩13,000 (child ₩9,500) | T1 ₩4,750 · T2 ₩5,350 (transit card) |
| From Seoul Stn (first–last) | |
| 06:00–23:00 | 05:20–23:40 |
| From T1 (first–last) | |
| 05:24–22:48 | 05:14–23:38 |
| From T2 (first–last) | |
| 05:16–22:40 | 05:08–23:32 |
Standard fare T1 ₩18,500 / T2 ₩19,100; discounted price now applies
All-stop fares are for transit cards. A single-journey ticket costs ₩100 more plus a ₩500 deposit refunded at your destination. Hongik Univ. → T1 is ₩4,650.
An Express ticket also gets you into the Seoul Station City Airport Terminal (see below). Some all-stop trains take 2–6 min longer; first/last times are the same on weekdays and holidays.
Airport limousine buses
Handy with heavy luggage or when you want a stop right outside your hotel. Below are the main Seoul routes and sample stops — fares and timetables change often, so check the official sites.
- 6001Seoul Station, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)T1: 1F stop 5 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 29Operator: Airport Limousine
- 6002Hongik Univ. Station, Gwanghwamun, Jongno, Dongdaemun, CheongnyangniT1: 1F stop 6 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 30Operator: Airport Limousine
- 6015Mapo Station, Gongdeok Station, Euljiro 1-ga Station, MyeongdongT1: 1F stop 5 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 28Operator: Airport Limousine
- 6701Gongdeok Station, Gwanghwamun, City Hall, Euljiro 1-ga Station, MyeongdongT1: 1F stop 3 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 18Operator: KAL Limousine
- 6702Seoul Station, Namsan, Itaewon, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)T1: 1F stop 3 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 18Operator: KAL Limousine
- 6703Banpo (Seorae Village), Sinnonhyeon Station, COEX / Bongeunsa Station, Seolleung StationT1: 1F stop 3 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 19Operator: KAL Limousine
- 6103Samseong Station / COEX City AirportT1: 1F stop 7 · T2: B1 Transportation Center, stop 21Operator: CALT
Taxi: estimated fare & time
| From | Incheon T1 | Gimpo (Intl.) |
|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong Station | ₩60,98048 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩28,86030 min |
| Hongik Univ. Station | ₩52,26043 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩19,68023 min |
| Seoul Station | ₩58,06049 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩25,88031 min |
| Gangnam Station | ₩58,28050 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩26,26031 min |
| Seongsu Station | ₩62,68051 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩27,20035 min+₩2,700 toll |
| Jamsil Station | ₩65,38055 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩33,36036 min |
| Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station | ₩61,18052 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩28,96033 min |
| Itaewon Station | ₩60,06047 min+₩3,200 toll | ₩24,50031 min+₩2,700 toll |
Estimates from NAVER Map directions with live traffic; tolls are paid on top. Late-night surcharges, traffic and taxi type (deluxe/jumbo) change the fare, and T2 is a little farther than T1.
Getting to Gimpo Airport
- AREX all-stop train: Seoul Stn → Gimpo Airport ₩1,750, Hongik Univ. → Gimpo Airport ₩1,650 (transit card)
- Gimpo Airport Station also connects to Subway Lines 5 and 9, the Gimpo Goldline and the Seohae Line.
- For taxi estimates, see the “Gimpo (Intl.)” column in the table above.
Late-night & early-morning trips
The last AREX all-stop train leaves Seoul Station at 23:40 and Incheon T1 at 23:38. After that it's a late-night bus or a taxi — and for a dawn flight, a late-night bus can get you to the airport ahead of time.
- N6000Songjeong Station, Yeomchang Station, Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) City → airport 23:20–03:30 · T1 → city 00:10–04:20 ₩17,000Fare
- N6002Hongik Univ. Station, Gwanghwamun, Dongdaemun, Cheongnyangni City → airport 22:20–03:20 · T1 → city 00:00–04:40 ₩17,000Fare
- N6701Mapo Station, Seoul Station, Euljiro 1-ga Station, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) City → airport 23:00–02:55 · T1 → city 23:50–04:40 ₩18,000Fare
- N6703Seorae Village, COEX / Bongeunsa Station, Jamsil Lotte World, Gwangnaru Station City → airport 22:20–03:15 · T1 → city 23:40–04:50 ₩18,000Fare
Times show first–last departures, with 3–5 runs in between (T1 times; buses leave T2 earlier). Boarding at T1: 1F stop 6A (N6000, N6002) and 3B (N6701, N6703); at T2: B1. Children ₩10,000–₩12,000.
Taxis add a late-night surcharge. With lots of luggage or a group of 3–4, a taxi can still be the easier option.
Moving between Incheon T1 and T2
The two terminals are far apart, so check your ticket for the right one first. Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul use T2; Jeju Air, T'way and Eastar Jet use T1 (per the Seoul Station City Airport Terminal list).
- Free shuttle busT2 → T1: board at 3F in front of Gate 7 · every 7–20 min · 04:30–23:35
- Free shuttle busT1 → T2: board at 3F in front of Gate 8 · every 10–20 min · 04:30–23:20
- AAREXAREX train (paid): T1 ↔ T2 about 6 min, ₩1,200 (transit card)
If you're at the wrong terminal, allow at least 20 minutes to switch — the shuttle makes other stops on the way.
Seoul Station City Airport Terminal — check in & drop bags early
At Seoul Station (AREX, B2) you can check in, drop your bags and even clear immigration, then ride to the airport hands-free. At Incheon you use a dedicated departure lane on 3F.
| Who can use it | Same-day international flights from Incheon + an AREX Express ticket (scan the QR to enter) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Check-in 05:20–19:00 (last entry 18:50) · Immigration 05:30–19:00 |
| Cut-off | Check-in must be done 3 hours before departure (T1) / 3 h 20 min before (T2) |
| Airlines | T1: Jeju Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet / T2: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul — some routes (e.g. Guam, Saipan and the Americas) and codeshares are excluded, so confirm with your airline first. |
| Not accepted | Ticket sales, fragile items such as sports gear or instruments, and oversized bags longer than 150 cm |
Sources & dates checked
Official sites checked on 2026-10-01. Fares and times can change — please double-check before you travel.
- AREX Express (2026-10-01)
- AREX Express timetable (2026-10-01)
- AREX All-stop train (2026-10-01)
- AREX All-stop fares (2026-10-01)
- AREX station timetables (2026-10-01)
- Seoul Station City Airport Terminal (2026-10-01)
- Incheon Airport bus routes (2026-10-01)
- Incheon Airport Seoul late-night buses (2026-10-01)
- Incheon Airport shuttle 03 (T2→T1) (2026-10-01)
- Incheon Airport shuttle 04 (T1→T2) (2026-10-01)
- Incheon Airport inter-terminal transfer (2026-10-01)
Taxi estimates: NAVER Maps Directions API (calculated 2026-10-01)
Security wait: Korea Public Data Portal — Incheon International Airport Corp. (departure congestion & passenger forecast), Korea Airports Corp. (processing time & congestion)