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How do I get from Incheon Airport to Gangnam Station?

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THE QUICK ANSWER

Take AREX All-stop to Hongik University, then Line 2 toward Hapjeong via Sadang to Gangnam. Compare its total time with road options.

  1. Incheon Airport
  2. AREX All-stop → Hongik University
  3. Line 2 via Sadang → Gangnam
Conditions and alternatives

To reach Gangnam Station (강남역), take AREX All-stop to Hongik University, then Line 2 toward Hapjeong via Dangsan, Sindorim, Sadang and Gyodae. This is a one-transfer rail option; compare the arrival time with other routes.

Review needed — check the official guide. [source] [source]

Full fare to Gangnam: T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 KRW 5,450, adult one-way transit card. Subway included. [source] [source]

The fare includes Line 2. Add transfer walking and waiting to the onboard time, and compare the final walk to your hotel with airport bus 6009 or a taxi.

Before you board →Arriving late? →
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AIRPORT → GANGNAM

Compare your airport transfer

Choose your terminal to compare rail, bus and taxi. Rail fares cover the destination station.

Source check2026-09-28

KRW · Adult one way · Rail times exclude immigration, baggage collection, waiting and walking.

LOWER RAIL FARE

AREX + Line 2

All trains · approximate time

Review needed — see the operator

Full fare · adult transit card
T14,850KRW
T25,450KRW

1 transfer · Hongik University

Subway included · to Gangnam Station

All trains to the destination station are included. Add transfer walking and waiting; the hotel is a separate final leg.

Transit-card fare. Single-use ticket: +KRW 100 and a refundable KRW 500 deposit.

The full fare already includes the subway. Follow transfer signs and use the same card; do not buy a separate base-fare ticket.

Check current trains & directions
FEWER LUGGAGE TRANSFERS

Airport bus 6009

Onboard time / road conditions

Traffic-dependent

Check traffic and the next departure.

Adult · one way

Review needed — see the operator

0 transfers · final walk required

Stops, timetable & tickets
DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS

Taxi / airport pickup

Onboard time / road conditions

Traffic-dependent

Per vehicle

Meter or booking quote

0 transfers · vehicle capacity varies

Confirm tolls, late-night charges, passenger count and luggage capacity before travelling.

For a late arrival, check the last public-transport service after allowing time for immigration and bags.

Taxi apps & airport pickups

Fare conditions & official sources

Rail fares are adult transit-card fares for a continuous journey to the destination station. Stay on the signed transfer route and use the same card. Check current departures and final ticket conditions.

AREX published All-stop timetable Seoul Metro · connecting train timetables Seoul Metro · full station-to-station fares AREX conditions of carriage AREX All-stop fare table Seoul Airport Limousine 6009 · Gangnam

READY TO GO

Three things to get right

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  1. Keep one card through the rail connection

    Use the same transport card throughout, or buy a single-use ticket to Gangnam as your final station. Follow the internal transfer signs at Hongik University.

    See the details →Official sources

  2. Board Line 2 toward Hapjeong

    At Hongik University, choose the direction with Hapjeong as the next stop. Continue via Dangsan, Sindorim, Sadang and Seoul National Univ. of Education (Gyodae) to Gangnam.

    See the details →Official sources

  3. Match the 6009 stop to your actual address

    Gangnam covers more than the station area. Use the operator’s stop list to choose the stop closest to your hotel, then check the walk and the boarding platform shown on your ticket.

    See the details →Official sources

Compare your options

Full comparison, including driving and rental cars
Rail times are onboard or explicitly marked segment times. Train and bus fares are per adult; taxi and car costs are per vehicle, in KRW.
TransportTimeCostTransfers
AREX All-stop + Subway Line 2
Review needed — check the official guide. [source] [source]
Full fare to Gangnam: T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 KRW 5,450, adult one-way transit card. Subway included. [source] [source]
1 at Hongik University; Line 2 toward Hapjeong, via Dangsan, Sindorim, Sadang and Gyodae to Gangnam.
Airport Limousine 6009 → Gangnam
Traffic-dependent; check the map before departure. Add waiting and walking.
Review needed — check the official guide. [source]
Confirm the destination stop: Gangnam is a large area.
Taxi
Traffic-dependent; check the map before departure. Add waiting and walking.
Per vehicle in KRW; metered or quoted fare, tolls and surcharges.
0; use a legal drop-off point.
Your own car
Traffic-dependent; check the map before departure. Add waiting and walking.
Per vehicle: fuel + tolls + parking. No verified fixed total.
No vehicle change; parking-to-station walk required.
Rental car
Driving + pickup, return, parking and breaks. Check branch hours.
Per vehicle: rental + cover + fuel + tolls + parking + any one-way fee.
Confirm the pickup and return branches; they may not be at the station.

Include travel to the station or stop, waiting, the ride, transfers and the final walk.

AREX All-stop + Subway Line 2Benefits and things to check
Good for
Lower rail fare; multiple subway connections.
Check
No reserved seat; more stops and possible crowding.
Our advice
One rail transfer; compare its long subway segment against the bus stop nearest your destination. [source] [source] [source] [source] [source]
Airport Limousine 6009 → GangnamBenefits and things to check
Good for
Can reduce carrying luggage through subway transfers.
Check
Road delays; the drop-off stop is not the rail platform.
Our advice
Compare the stop with your final destination before choosing. [source]
TaxiBenefits and things to check
Good for
Less luggage handling; a direct ride to your destination.
Check
Higher group cost varies by distance, time and vehicle capacity.
Our advice
Consider for heavy bags or when public transport is no longer running. [source]
Your own carBenefits and things to check
Good for
Flexible stops; keep bags with your group.
Check
Traffic, parking and driver fatigue; not a guaranteed faster trip.
Our advice
Useful when you already have a vehicle and need it after arrival.
Rental carBenefits and things to check
Good for
Flexible stops; keep bags with your group.
Check
Traffic, parking and driver fatigue; not a guaranteed faster trip.
Our advice
Consider for a wider road trip, after confirming eligibility and a written quote. [source]

What matters for your trip?

Time comes first

  • Include waiting, transfers and the final walk
  • Check road traffic before comparing
More advice

Compare the whole journey to this station, including the transfer and waiting. A shorter rail segment alone does not establish the fastest choice.

Keep the cost down

  • Compare the complete one-way cost
  • For a vehicle quote, state the group size
More advice

Compare the full AREX All-stop and subway fare to your destination. Keep the same transport card through the internal transfer; do not add another subway base fare. State your group size when comparing per-person rail fares with a per-vehicle taxi quote.

I have large bags

  • Fewer transfers = less carrying
  • Check size, quantity and storage space
More advice

Compare a reserved seat with a taxi or a bus stop close to your destination. A luggage rack is not a baggage allowance: confirm size and quantity with the operator and never block doors.

I am traveling with children

  • Seats together · lifts · fewer transfers
  • Check age, seat and child-seat rules
More advice

Prioritize seats together, lifts and fewer transfers. Check the child’s age and whether a separate seat is needed when buying tickets. Ask a rental provider about a suitable child seat before booking.

LATE ARRIVAL

Can I still make the journey tonight?

  1. Start with the time you reach the station. Allow for immigration, bags and the walk from arrivals. Use Korea time (KST).
  2. Check the whole route. Check the last AREX departure and your connecting subway. Catching the airport train alone does not guarantee the connection.
  3. Keep a backup ready. If the route is no longer running, check a night bus for your exact stop or the airport’s official taxi guidance.
All-stop timetable opens in a new tabConnecting subway opens in a new tabT1 night buses opens in a new tabT2 night buses opens in a new tabTaxi pickup guide →

I want to drive

  • Driving + pickup, return and parking time
  • Check licence, cover and branch hours
More advice

Compare the whole vehicle cost, not a rental headline price with a train ticket. Include cover, fuel, tolls, parking and one-way return fees. Confirm license eligibility, age, payment and branch hours directly with the provider.

How to make the journey

T1 Terminal 1

  1. Collect your bagsComplete arrivals before heading to ground transport.
  2. Follow Airport Railroad signsReview needed — check the official guide. [source]
  3. Buy a ticketChoose AREX All-stop toward Seoul Station. Buy a single-use card to your final station, or use your transit card.
  4. Board and follow your routeAt Hongik University follow the Line 2 transfer signs and use the same transport card at any transfer gate. Board toward Hapjeong, continuing via Dangsan, Sindorim, Sadang and Gyodae to Gangnam. The full fare includes this connection; do not add a second subway base fare. Allow time for transfer walking and waiting, then choose the exit nearest your hotel.
Bus, taxi or rental pickup

T1 rental desks: public area, 1F, between exits 13 and 14. Confirm your provider and pickup appointment. [source]

Check the official boarding guide

T2 Terminal 2

  1. Collect your bagsComplete arrivals before heading to ground transport.
  2. Follow Airport Railroad signsReview needed — check the official guide. [source]
  3. Buy a ticketChoose AREX All-stop toward Seoul Station. Buy a single-use card to your final station, or use your transit card.
  4. Board and follow your routeAt Hongik University follow the Line 2 transfer signs and use the same transport card at any transfer gate. Board toward Hapjeong, continuing via Dangsan, Sindorim, Sadang and Gyodae to Gangnam. The full fare includes this connection; do not add a second subway base fare. Allow time for transfer walking and waiting, then choose the exit nearest your hotel.
Bus, taxi or rental pickup

T2 rental desks: west side of the Transportation Center, B1. Confirm your provider and pickup appointment. [source]

Check the official boarding guide

How do I buy tickets?

  • All-stop — Transport card or a single-use station ticket. Select your final destination.
  • Single-use ticket — An adult single-use AREX All-stop ticket adds KRW 100 to the transport-card fare plus a refundable KRW 500 deposit. Select the final destination when buying; keep the same ticket through the transfer. [source]
  • Children / bus — Check age and seat rules; bus ticket procedures differ by terminal and direction.

THE LAST PART OF YOUR TRIP

From the station to your stay

Your arrival station · Korean name강남역Gangnam Station

This rail route ends at Gangnam Station. A hotel marketed as being in Gangnam may be closer to another station or bus stop.

  • Save your accommodation’s Korean name and street address before you travel.
  • Check the exit and walking route to that address. With a suitcase or stroller, look for a lift and step-free access.
Save my Korean address →

Opens Google Maps with your station and accommodation. Confirm the correct property, exit and walking or transit route there.

These links show the station. Enter your accommodation as the destination to check the final walk.

Official booking & maps

Check fares and departures on the booking website, then use the maps to find your boarding point and destination.

Taxi apps & airport pickups: step-by-step guideAREX All-stop fares & tickets new tab / 새 창Official AREX timetable new tab / 새 창Airport bus stops & night buses new tab / 새 창Official taxi boarding guide new tab / 새 창Rental desks & provider contacts new tab / 새 창Google Maps: Gangnam Station new tab / 새 창Naver Map: Gangnam Station new tab / 새 창Google Maps: Incheon Airport Terminal 1 new tab / 새 창Naver Map: Incheon Airport Terminal 1 new tab / 새 창Google Maps: Incheon Airport Terminal 2 new tab / 새 창Naver Map: Incheon Airport Terminal 2 new tab / 새 창

Before you travel

  • All times use Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). An arrival flight time is not the time you reach a train or bus.
  • Published train times exclude immigration, baggage collection, station access and waiting. Add these separately.
  • Map estimates are navigation aids, not official fare or operating guarantees. Check the correct direction and terminal.

If tickets are sold out, compare another departure or mode before paying. Do not board on the assumption that an unissued or waitlisted ticket is valid.

Your questions, answered

Do I need to transfer to the Shinbundang Line?

No. This route uses AREX All-stop to Hongik University, then Line 2 toward Hapjeong and on to Gangnam via Sadang. Stay on Line 2 until Gangnam; no Shinbundang transfer is needed. See the details [source]

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. See the details [source] [source]

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. See the details [source] [source]

Which option is easier with large luggage?

A taxi reduces handling; an airport bus may help if its stop is close to your destination. A reserved rail seat can be comfortable, but luggage limits still apply. See the details [source] [source]

Where do I board at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?

Use the separate terminal instructions below. Train, bus, taxi and rental pickup areas are different; confirm the operator’s current location guide. See the details [source]

How do I get into Seoul late at night?

Check the last train and any late-night bus for your terminal and actual destination. If no suitable service is available, use the airport’s official taxi information. See the details [source] [source]

What works best when traveling with children?

Choose fewer transfers and seats together where available. Check the operator’s child fare and seat rules, rather than assuming every child travels free. See the details [source]

Plan your time after arrival

Sources & review

Writer: Not yet assigned · Reviewer: Pending
Created: 2026-09-13 · Modified: 2026-09-29
Source checks are not a completed human editorial review.

  1. AREX All-stop: journey and tickets new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 7 days Review needed
  2. AREX published All-stop timetable new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 7 days Review needed
  3. Seoul Metro · connecting train timetables new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 7 days Review needed
  4. Seoul Metro · full station-to-station fares new tab / 새 창
    Official fare matrix updated 2026-09-01: adult transit card, Myeongdong T1 KRW 4,750 / T2 5,350; Gangnam T1 KRW 4,850 / T2 5,450. Nearest-distance fare rule; not the distance of the selected route.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 30 days
  5. AREX All-stop fare table new tab / 새 창
    Adult transport-card fare; single-use surcharge and refundable deposit.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 30 days
  6. AREX conditions of carriage new tab / 새 창
    Express stops and designated seats; standard tariff T1 KRW 18,500 / T2 KRW 19,100.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 30 days
  7. Incheon Airport railroad locations new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
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  8. Seoul Metro route map & directions new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
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  9. Seoul Airport Limousine 6009 · Gangnam new tab / 새 창
    This source needs a new review before its details can be treated as current.
    Checked: 2026-09-28 · Review interval: 7 days Review needed
  10. Incheon Airport bus information new tab / 새 창
    Official destination and bus-route search. Select the route and terminal to check boarding and service details; no live departure or seat has been saved.
    Checked: 2026-09-30 · Review interval: 7 days
  11. Incheon Airport taxi guide new tab / 새 창
    Taxi categories, boarding areas and surcharges.
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  12. Incheon Airport rental-car desks new tab / 새 창
    T1 public area 1F, exits 13–14; T2 transportation center B1 west.
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