.Independent Travel via the Airport Railway
For those who do not want to avail of the travel packages provided by travel agencies, we recommend taking the Airport Express (AREX). AREX is the fastest and most convenient option for transit passengers to explore Seoul at their own time and pace.
The AREX railway connects Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station. There are two types of trains: non-stop express trains and commuter trains. The airport line shortens the travel time between Incheon Airport and Seoul Station to just 43 minutes for the non-stop express trains and 53 minutes for commuter trains. The express train departs Seoul Station every 30 minutes. The commuter train departs Geomam Station every 6 minutes and Incheon International Airport every 10 to 12 minutes.
- Express Train Fare: 14,500 won for adults (special discounted rate of 8,000 won until December 31, 2014) / 6,900 won for children
- Commuter Train Fare: 4,050 won for adults / 1,950 won for children (when using Single Journey Tickets, card deposit fee excluded)
** The above fares are as of April 2014 and are subject to change.
The commuter train has two services; one from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport and the other from Seoul Station to Geomam Station. Travelers should check the train's destination first before boarding. (Commuter trains alternate between Incheon International Airport and Geomam Station.)