Seoul Airport (ICN), also known as Incheon International Airport, is the international airport of Seoul and is located about 52 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Seoul by Express train, All-Stop train, Limousine Bus, Taxi or Private Transfer.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from ICN airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Seoul Airport to the City Center

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Express train	50 Min.	US$ 7	Details
	All-Stop train	60 Min.	US$ 4	Details
	Airport Bus	90 Min.	US$ 12	Details
	Taxi	75 Min.	US$ 55‑65	Details
	Private Transfer	75 Min.	US$ 55	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Express train (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

50 minutes

Cost:

9,500 Won pp (around US$ 7)

Description:

Airport Railroad Express (AREX) from Seoul Airport (Airport Station in Terminal 1 & 2) to Seoul Station (City Center), direct transfer

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All-Stop train

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

65 minutes

Cost:

5,000 Won pp (around US$ 4)

Description:

All-Stop train from Seoul Airport (Airport Station in Terminal 1 & 2) to Seoul Station (City Center), via 10 intermediate stops

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Airport Limousine Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

90 minutes

Cost:

16,000 Won pp (around US$ 12)

Description:

Airport Limousine Bus from Seoul Airport (outside of the Arrival Hall) to almost all parts of Seoul & changes to subway lines

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Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

75 minutes

Cost:

75,000-85,000 Won (around US$ 55-65)

Description:

Taxi from Seoul Airport (ICN) to central Seoul, Seoul Station or directly to your accommodation / hotel

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

75 minutes

Cost:

75,000 Won (around US$ 55)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via klook.com) from Seoul Airport (ICN) to central Seoul, Seoul Station or directly to your accommodation / hotel

Things to know about Seoul:

1. Seoul is located 50 km from the border with North Korea
2. Seoul has the fastest internet connection in the whole world
3. Seoul’s most popular attraction Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 by King Taejo