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Welcome to Korea!
In most countries, airports are located far from the city center.
In Korea, however, your journey begins the moment you step out of the airport.
Just a short distance from Incheon International Airport,
you’ll find a unique landscape where historic sites and the open sea,
traditional temples and cutting-edge skyscrapers,
exist side by side.
Incheon is the city where you can experience Korea most directly.
Discover the most reliable and convenient ways
to travel from Incheon Airport into the city
with Incheon Tour.
Your gateway to Incheon’s major attractions
From Incheon Airport, take the Airport Railroad (AREX) to Gyeyang Station, the main transfer hub for Incheon Subway Line 1.
From Gyeyang Station, you can easily reach Incheon’s major attractions, including Incheon Chinatown and Ara Waterway.
Since AREX is widely used by international travelers, trains and stations offer multilingual signage and announcements throughout. For first-time visitors to Korea, it is one of the most convenient and highly recommended ways to travel.
✔️ Step by Step
1. After arriving at the airport, follow the signs for “Airport Railroad (AREX)”.
2. Purchase a transportation card at a self-service ticket machine (multilingual support available).
3. Tap your card and pass through the fare gates.
4. Take the All-Stop Train (regular train) and get off at Gyeyang Station.
※ Be careful NOT to board the Express Train.
Discover Incheon’s seaside skyline
By taking a city bus,
you can reach Songdo, where futuristic cityscapes
and sweeping ocean views come together.
Songdo Central Park is surrounded by hotels, shopping malls, and restaurants, making it a great place to stay and get settled at the start of your trip.
Since many city bus routes have similar numbers and directions can be hard to distinguish, city buses are recommended for travelers already familiar with getting around in Korea.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
✔️ Step by Step
1. Find the bus stop at Incheon Airport.
- Terminal 1: Bus stops 2A or 13B on the 1st-floor Arrivals level
- Terminal 2: Bus stops 3A or 8B on the 1st-floor Arrivals level
2. Board bus 303-1 or 330 (toward Songdo).
3. Tap your transportation card or pay in cash.
4. Get off at Songdo Hillstate Complex 5.
The best option for traveling with luggage
If you’re carrying a lot of luggage or traveling in a group,
taking a taxi is also an excellent choice.
Taxis offer door-to-door service to any destination,
allowing you to travel comfortably without worrying about getting lost
or tiring yourself out.
Estimated travel times and fares to the locations mentioned above are as follows:
📍 Gyeyang Station: Approx. 35 minutes / Around KRW 40,000
📍 Songdo Central Park: Approx. 30 minutes / Around KRW 35,000
※ Fares vary depending on traffic conditions.
In addition, when traveling from the airport into the city,
a toll for the Incheon Bridge or Yeongjong Bridge
(approx. KRW 3,200–6,000) are added separately.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
✔️ Step by Step
1. Follow the “Taxi” signs on the Arrivals floor to the Incheon taxi stand.
- Terminal 1: Boarding area 5C–6D on the 1st-floor Arrivals level
- Terminal 2: Boarding area 5D on the 1st-floor Arrivals level
2. After boarding the taxi, tell the driver your destination.
3. Pay by card or cash, then get off at your stop.
※ Taxis from Seoul may charge an additional out-of-city fee. For a more affordable ride, it’s best to take an Incheon taxi.
A must-have card for traveling in Korea
As Korea’s most widely used transportation card,
the T-money card can be used on subways, buses, and taxis,
as well as at convenience stores and vending machines.
Before starting your trip,
stop by a convenience store inside the airport to purchase a T-money card.
Ask the staff to load it with cash,
and it will be ready to use right away.
If you plan to use AREX,
it’s best to purchase a T-money card from the vending machines located near the self-service ticket machines.
Multilingual assistance staff are on hand to help you purchase the card with ease.
💳 T-money Card Overview
- Card price: KRW 3,000–5,000 (varies by design)
- Top-up method: Cash only
- Usable area: Nationwide in Korea
🎁 T-money Benefits
- Save approximately KRW 100 on every public transportation ride.
- Enjoy additional fare discounts or free transfers when transferring between buses and subways.
- The more transportation modes you use on a single trip, the greater the savings
Welcome to Incheon!
We hope this Incheon Tour guide helps you start your journey in Korea on a great note.