Where are you headed?
Pick your destination and we will show the bag storage on that side of the city.
Your first 30 minutes
Both terminals work the same way once you are through immigration and baggage claim. You can buy an AREX Express ticket with a foreign card even with no won on you — and if you do want cash, the ATMs and exchange desks are below.
Where to pick up a prepaid transit card (T-money) inside Incheon Airport.
- · Transit-card vending machines at the AREX station — B1 of the Transportation Center, both terminals
- · Top up at the ticket machines in the station
- · CU at Terminal 2, Transportation Center B1 centre (24 h) — same floor as the AREX gates
AREX Express tickets can be paid for with internationally issued credit cards, so you do not necessarily need cash the moment you land. If you do want won, use the ATMs below — check the card logos on the machine (Visa, Mastercard and so on) to see whether it takes your card.
- · T1 B1 — beside the AREX all-stop ticket machines · shared ATM · 24 h
- · T1 level 1 (arrivals) — near exits 4, 6, 9 and 11 · shared ATM · 24 h
- · T2 level 1 (arrivals) — near exits 3 and 7 · shared ATM · 24 h
- · T2 B1 east — ATM inside the Woori Bank branch · 24 h
- · T1 level 1 (arrivals) — bank ATMs near exit 4 (Hana), exits 6 & 11 (Woori) and exit 9 (KB) · 06:00–22:00
- · T2 level 1 (arrivals) — bank ATMs near exits 4 & 10 (Hana) and exit 7 (Woori) · 06:00–22:00
- · T1 level 1, KB Kookmin exchange — by arrivals gate B (duty-free side) · Open 24 hours
- · T1 level 1, Woori Bank exchange — near exits 6 and 11 · Open 24 hours
- · T1 level 1, Hana Bank exchange — inside baggage claim at arrivals gate E / near exit 4 · 06:00–22:00
- · T2 level 1, Woori Bank exchange — near exit 7 · Open 24 hours
- · T2 level 1, KB Kookmin exchange — by arrivals gate B (duty-free side) · 05:00–20:00
- · T2 level 1, Hana Bank exchange — near exits 4 and 10 · 06:00–22:00
Go down → choose → board
- 1Go down to B1 of the Transportation Center
Whichever terminal you landed at, the AREX station is on B1 of the Transportation Center. The ticket machines and the Express customer centre are on that same floor, so head down first and decide there.
- 2Choose between the Express and the all-stop train
The Express runs nonstop to Seoul Station with reserved seats and a separate ticket. The all-stop train you simply tap into, and it also calls at Hongik Univ. Compare the times and fares per terminal in the table below — Express if you have heavy bags and are staying near Seoul Station, all-stop if you are staying in Hongdae or Yeonnam.
- 3Buy your ticket — cards work here
Express tickets can be paid for with credit cards issued in Korea or abroad. For the all-stop train, buy a single-journey card at a station ticket machine — the 500 won deposit comes back at a refund machine at your destination. Travelling more than once? Buy a prepaid transit card at a station convenience store or card vending machine and top it up at the ticket machines. Need cash or an exchange desk? See the ATM and currency lists above — at T1 there is a 24-hour ATM right beside the ticket machines on B1.
- 4Taking a taxi? Check the stand number first
Regular (mid-size) taxis wait at stands 5C, 6C and 6D on level 1 of Terminal 1, and stand 7C on level 1 of Terminal 2. Incheon Airport is a shared operating zone for Seoul, Incheon and parts of Gyeonggi (Bucheon, Gwangmyeong, Gimpo, Goyang), so no out-of-zone surcharge applies to those six cities. Touts with call vans posing as taxis work away from the stands — board only at a marked stand.
Into Seoul on the airport railway
The Express runs nonstop to Seoul Station; the all-stop train also calls at Hongik Univ. Both terminals are listed separately.
Board · Buy a ticket at the Express counter on B1 of the Transportation Center, then board
A reserved-seat train that makes no stops before Seoul Station. You cannot tap a transit card — you buy a ticket separately — but internationally issued credit cards are accepted, so you do not need won yet.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center
About a third of the Express fare, sixteen minutes slower — some trains take 2 to 6 minutes longer. Seoul Station connects to KTX, Lines 1 and 4 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center
The Express does not stop here, so take the all-stop train. It is two stops before Seoul Station, so you get off earlier and pay slightly less. Transfers: Line 2 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. AREX publishes journey times to Seoul Station only, so we have left the minutes blank.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center · Transfer · Transfer to Line 1 at Seoul Station
From Seoul Station it is four stops on Line 1, about ten minutes. LIT store no. 1, Bean Mamapapa, is 200 m from Dongdaemun Station exit 10, with DDP and Gwangjang Market in walking range. With a transit card the transfer is charged as one integrated fare.
Board · Buy a ticket at the Express counter on B1 of the Transportation Center, then board
Terminal 2 is the end of the line, so it is eight minutes further than Terminal 1 — the fare is the same. Reserved seating, a separate ticket, and internationally issued credit cards are accepted.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center
Starts at Terminal 2, calls at Terminal 1, and makes thirteen stops in total up to and including Seoul Station; some trains take 2 to 6 minutes longer. Boarding at the originating terminal is your best chance of a seat.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center
The Express does not stop here. It is two stops before Seoul Station, so you get off earlier and pay slightly less. Transfers: Line 2 and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. AREX publishes journey times to Seoul Station only, so we have left the minutes blank.
Board · Tap in at the AREX gates on B1 of the Transportation Center · Transfer · Transfer to Line 1 at Seoul Station
From Seoul Station it is four stops on Line 1, about ten minutes. LIT store no. 1, Bean Mamapapa, is 200 m from Dongdaemun Station exit 10, with DDP and Gwangjang Market in walking range. With a transit card the transfer is charged as one integrated fare.
By taxi
We could not confirm airport bus routes and fares from an official source, so they are not here. The taxi figures below — base fare and stand numbers — come from Incheon International Airport Corporation.
Regular (mid-size) taxis queue at stands 5C, 6C and 6D on level 1. The Seoul base fare is charged plus distance, with late-night surcharges of 20% from 22:00, 40% from 23:00 to 02:00 and 20% from 02:00 to 04:00. Need English? Use the International Taxi at stand 4C (flat zone fares to Seoul, 1644-2255). Touts posing as taxis operate away from the marked stands, so board only at a stand.
Regular (mid-size) taxis queue at stand 7C on level 1. The Seoul base fare is charged plus distance, with late-night surcharges of 20% from 22:00, 40% from 23:00 to 02:00 and 20% from 02:00 to 04:00. Need English? Use the International Taxi at stand 3C (flat zone fares to Seoul, 1644-2255). Always board at a marked stand.
Where to leave your bags
There is no LIT partner inside the airport. These are next to the two stations the train actually drops you at.
Drop your bags first — LIT partners in Seoul
Hoduga Seoul City Hall — walnut-cake cafe
One stop from Seoul Station on Line 1, right outside City Hall Station. Myeongdong is walkable from here, so it suits anyone staying downtown or heading for the palaces. Closed Sundays.
City Hall Stn. 1 min · Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 10:30–18:00, Sun closed
Hapenstance in Umbrella — open 24 hours
A 24-hour spot within walking distance of Hongik Univ. Station — open whether your flight lands late at night or you leave before dawn.
Hongik Univ. Stn. 7 min · Open 24 hours, every day
Sideway — Yeonnamdong cafe
A cafe right beside the Yeonnam stretch of Gyeongui Line Forest Trail. Walk over from Hongik Univ. Station along the park, drop your bags, and carry straight on into Yeonnam.
Hongik Univ. Stn. 10 min · Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00, Mon closed
Vanguard Barbershop — men's hair, Hongdae
Five minutes on foot from Hongik Univ. Station — the same station the airport train calls at, so it fits this route best. It is a Hongdae barbershop, so a haircut while your bags wait works too.
Hongik Univ. Stn. 5 min · Tue–Sun 11:00–19:00 · Mon closed
Youngboss — Sangsu
Three minutes from Sangsu Station (Line 6), seven from Hapjeong. If you are staying on the Sangsu–Hapjeong side just below Hongdae, this is the closer drop.
Sangsu Stn. 3 min · See store page
Bean Mamapapa — Jongno cafe (store no. 1)
LIT's first store. 200 m from Dongdaemun Station exit 10 — an eight-minute walk to DDP, with Gwangjang Market also in range, so it anchors a Dongdaemun shopping or night-market day.
Dongdaemun Stn. 4 min · Mon 11:10–23:30, Tue 11:00–23:30, Wed 11:00–23:00, Thu–Fri 11:00–midnight, Sat 12:00–23:30, Sun closed
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FAQ
How do I get from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station?
Take the AREX airport railway from B1 of the Transportation Center at either terminal. The Express runs nonstop — 43 minutes from Terminal 1 and 51 minutes from Terminal 2, ₩13,000 for an adult, reserved seats, ticket bought separately. The all-stop train takes 59 minutes from Terminal 1 (₩4,750) and 66 minutes from Terminal 2 (₩5,350) with a transit card; some services run 2 to 6 minutes longer.
Express or all-stop train — which should I take?
The all-stop train is the better deal unless you are in a hurry: ₩4,750 from Terminal 1 versus ₩13,000, for about 16 extra minutes. Take the Express if you have heavy bags and want a reserved seat, or if you have no Korean won yet — Express tickets can be paid for with internationally issued credit cards. Take the all-stop train if you are staying in Hongdae or Yeonnam, because the Express does not stop there.
How do I get from Incheon Airport to Hongdae or Yeonnamdong?
Take the all-stop train to Hongik Univ. Station — the Express does not stop there. With a transit card it is ₩4,650 from Terminal 1 and ₩5,250 from Terminal 2, two stops before Seoul Station, and you can transfer to Line 2 or the Gyeongui-Jungang Line. AREX publishes journey times to Seoul Station only, so we do not quote minutes for Hongik Univ.
How much is a taxi from Incheon Airport, and do they take foreign cards?
Korean taxis take cards, including international ones, and there is no tipping. A regular mid-size taxi starts at ₩4,800 toward Seoul plus distance, with late-night surcharges between 22:00 and 04:00. Queue at stands 5C, 6C or 6D on level 1 of Terminal 1, or stand 7C at Terminal 2. If you want English-speaking service, the International Taxi uses flat zone fares to Seoul from stand 4C (T1) or 3C (T2). Airport information: 1577-2600.
Where are the ATMs and currency exchange desks at Incheon Airport?
AREX Express tickets can be paid for with internationally issued credit cards, so you do not necessarily need cash the moment you land. If you do want won, use the ATMs below — check the card logos on the machine (Visa, Mastercard and so on) to see whether it takes your card. ATMs on the arrivals route: T1 B1 — beside the AREX all-stop ticket machines · shared ATM · 24 h / T1 level 1 (arrivals) — near exits 4, 6, 9 and 11 · shared ATM · 24 h / T2 level 1 (arrivals) — near exits 3 and 7 · shared ATM · 24 h / T2 B1 east — ATM inside the Woori Bank branch · 24 h / T1 level 1 (arrivals) — bank ATMs near exit 4 (Hana), exits 6 & 11 (Woori) and exit 9 (KB) · 06:00–22:00 / T2 level 1 (arrivals) — bank ATMs near exits 4 & 10 (Hana) and exit 7 (Woori) · 06:00–22:00. Currency exchange: T1 level 1, KB Kookmin exchange — by arrivals gate B (duty-free side) (Open 24 hours) / T1 level 1, Woori Bank exchange — near exits 6 and 11 (Open 24 hours) / T1 level 1, Hana Bank exchange — inside baggage claim at arrivals gate E / near exit 4 (06:00–22:00) / T2 level 1, Woori Bank exchange — near exit 7 (Open 24 hours) / T2 level 1, KB Kookmin exchange — by arrivals gate B (duty-free side) (05:00–20:00) / T2 level 1, Hana Bank exchange — near exits 4 and 10 (06:00–22:00). For a prepaid transit card: Transit-card vending machines at the AREX station — B1 of the Transportation Center, both terminals / Top up at the ticket machines in the station / CU at Terminal 2, Transportation Center B1 centre (24 h) — same floor as the AREX gates.
Where can I store luggage after landing at Incheon Airport?
Not at the airport — leave your bags where you get off the train. Hapenstance in Umbrella near Hongik Univ. Station is open 24 hours, which matters for late arrivals; Sideway sits beside Gyeongui Line Forest Trail in Yeonnam; and Hoduga is one stop from Seoul Station at City Hall, within walking distance of Myeongdong. Storage is ₩4,500 per bag per day for small bags, ₩6,000 medium and ₩8,000 large, with loss and damage covered by LIT. Book at lifeistravel.io — no Korean phone number and no app required.
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Photos: partner stores (LIT) · T-money card (public domain) · Incheon Airport Terminal 1 airport-railway concourses © MNXANL, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Terminal 2 arrivals hall © Narubaru7, CC BY 4.0 — via Wikimedia Commons.