Getting There and Away

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Seoul is served by Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) for air travel. Key railway hubs include Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, Cheongnyangni Station, and Suseo Station, which connect to the high-speed rail network. Major intercity and express bus terminals in Seoul are the Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam Express Bus Terminal), Central City Terminal, and Dong Seoul Terminal.

From Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Seoul:

  • AREX (Airport Railroad Express) Train:: The Express Train travels non-stop to Seoul Station in approximately 40-45 minutes, costing around KRW 9,500 (€6.30). The All Stop Train takes about 60 minutes and costs KRW 4,150-4,750.
  • Airport Limousine Bus:: These buses offer routes to various parts of Seoul, with travel times ranging from 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic and destination. Fares typically range from KRW 5,000 to KRW 15,000, with some services costing around KRW 17,000 for adults.
  • Taxi:: A taxi ride to central Seoul from Incheon Airport generally takes 60 to 90 minutes, with costs ranging from approximately KRW 48,000 to KRW 75,000 (€32-€50), plus potential tolls and late-night surcharges.

From Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Seoul:

  • AREX All-Stop Train:: This is a quick and economical option, connecting to Seoul Station in about 22-23 minutes for approximately KRW 1,450-2,235 (€1.10-€1.50).
  • City Bus/Airport Limousine Bus:: Local city buses take about 60 minutes, while a one-way bus ticket to Seoul Station can cost around KRW 7,000 (€5.30).
  • Taxi:: A taxi journey to central Seoul from Gimpo Airport typically takes 25-40 minutes, costing approximately KRW 15,000-22,000 (€11.30-€14.60).

Intercity Trains (KTX/SRT):

High-speed KTX and SRT trains connect Seoul from Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, and Suseo Station to major cities across South Korea. For instance, a KTX journey from Seoul to Busan can take about 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Intercity/Express Buses:

Buses provide extensive connections from Seoul's major terminals to destinations nationwide. Travel from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan takes approximately 4 hours, costing from KRW 26,700, while a trip to Gyeongju is around 3.5 hours, costing from KRW 22,700. Services are frequent, with many routes departing hourly.

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