Incheon Airport to Gangnam: transport, fares & travel time
Plan your journey from Incheon Airport to Gangnam. Compare transport and fares, follow the boarding and transfer steps, and check the route overview map and FAQs.
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How do I get to Gangnam?
For Gangnam Station, take AREX All-stop to Hongik University and change to Line 2. Bus 6009 offers a direct street-level alternative. Gangnam covers a large area, so first check whether your stay is nearer Gangnam Station, Sinnonhyeon or Yangjae.
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AREX All-stop + Line 21 transfer
Travel time
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Fare
Full fare to Gangnam: T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 KRW 5,450, adult one-way transit card. Subway included.
Adult, one way, transit card. The stated full fare includes the subway connection where applicable.
Transport from Incheon Airport to Gangnam
Compare the whole journey and the stated fare basis
An assured duration to this specific stop has not been verified. Check the operator’s timetable and your chosen departure.
KRW 17,000 / adult, one way (6009)
Adult, one way, on this bus route. Check the operator for child fares and discounts.
No bus transfer into the city
START HEREAREX All-stop + Line 21 transfer+
For Gangnam Station, take AREX All-stop to Hongik University and change to Line 2. Bus 6009 offers a direct street-level alternative. Gangnam covers a large area, so first check whether your stay is nearer Gangnam Station, Sinnonhyeon or Yangjae.
Travel time
Recheck with the operator
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Fare & basis
Full fare to Gangnam: T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 KRW 5,450, adult one-way transit card. Subway included.
Adult, one way, transit card. The stated full fare includes the subway connection where applicable.
Journey overview
Approximate stop locationsDotted lines connect approximate stop locations. Check the actual road or rail route and the final walk in directions.
Follow Airport Railroad signs to the transportation centre on B1 of your arrival terminal. Choose a Seoul-bound All-stop train and prepare a transit card or a single-use ticket to your final destination.
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Take AREX to Hongik University Station
Board a Seoul-bound All-stop train and watch for your transfer station. Express and All-stop use different tickets and gates.
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Check the subway direction
At Hongik University, change to Line 2 toward Hapjeong. Check the platform signs for the route through Dangsan and Sadang to Gangnam.
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Check the last leg to your stay
Get off at Gangnam Station and check your accommodation’s exit. A stay in Sinnonhyeon, Yangjae or Samseong-dong may need another local connection.
Buy a city-bound 6009 ticket. Compare the operator’s Gangnam, Sinnonhyeon and Yangjae stops with your address; do not use an airport-bound stop as the arrival reference.
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Check your terminal and ticket
Use the airport ticket counter or official guide to confirm this route’s boarding area. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 use different levels and areas.
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Board toward the city
Confirm your stop with the driver and place large bags in the assigned luggage space. Remember where you stowed them for collection on arrival.
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Get off in Gangnam and continue to your stay
Get off at the city-bound stop shown on your ticket and the operator’s guide. Collect your luggage, check your accommodation’s Korean address, and look up the final walk or local connection.
Use Korea time (KST). Check the service from your arrival terminal after immigration and baggage claim. For connections, check the last departure of every leg, not just the first train or bus.
Seats, road delays and same-day cancellations are not live on this page.
From your arrival stop to your stay
The main arrival reference is Gangnam Station. A city name alone is not a hotel address. Use the actual stop on your ticket and the Korean accommodation address from your booking.
How long does it take to get from Incheon Airport to Gangnam?
Check the official timetable for your travel date and departure. Road conditions can change the journey time. Allow extra time for immigration, baggage claim and the last leg to your accommodation.
How much does the journey from Incheon Airport to Gangnam cost?
Published fare for AREX All-stop + Line 2: Full fare to Gangnam: T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 KRW 5,450, adult one-way transit card. Subway included. Adult, one way, transit card. The stated full fare includes the subway connection where applicable.
Why is the journey long even with only one transfer?
The trip includes both the AREX ride to Hongik University and a substantial Line 2 ride via Sadang. The train-time estimate includes both rides; add transfer walking and waiting before comparing arrival times with another route.
Is the rail fare only for the airport-to-Hongik section?
The full fare shown here reaches Gangnam Station and includes the Line 2 connection. Use the same card through the signed transfer route; do not add another subway base fare.
Can I still make the connection after a late arrival?
Check the last connecting subway as well as the last AREX departure. Use the time you expect to reach the station after immigration and baggage claim. If the connection has ended, compare a suitable night bus or the airport’s official taxi options.
Is a bus easier with bulky luggage?
Fewer transfers can help, but check the walk from the bus stop to your accommodation. Rail still involves the walk between platforms and exits, so compare lift access and your exact address.
Official sources & check dates
Fares and times are shown with their check dates and sources. They may change after that date; confirm your selected departure with the operator.