Take AREX All-stop directly to Hongik University Station. Express trains do not stop here.
Take an AREX All-stop train toward Seoul and get off at Hongik University Station (홍대입구역); no transfer is needed. Express trains do not stop at Hongdae.
T1: KRW 4,650 · T2: KRW 5,250 / adult, one way, transport card [source]
Check the terminal-specific departure and journey time before boarding; the Seoul Station journey time is not the Hongdae journey time.
AIRPORT → HONGDAE
Choose your terminal to compare rail, bus and taxi. Rail fares cover the destination station.
KRW · Adult one way · Rail times exclude immigration, baggage collection, waiting and walking.
Review needed — see the operator
0 transfers
Times calculated from the operator’s published timetable; T2 rounded up to whole minutes.
Transit-card fare. Single-use ticket: +KRW 100 and a refundable KRW 500 deposit.
Traffic-dependent
Check traffic and the next departure.
Review needed — see the operator
0 transfers · final walk required
Traffic-dependent
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.
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.
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Board an AREX All-stop train toward Seoul Station and get off at Hongik University. Express does not stop there.
Hongik University Station is 홍대입구역, the station used for this Hongdae route. Get off there before Seoul Station and use your hotel address to choose an exit.
Find the Hongik University stop on the 6002 operator’s map for the airport-to-city direction. Compare the stop with your accommodation before choosing the bus.
| Transport | Time | Cost | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREX All-stop → Hongik University | Review needed — check the official guide. [source] | T1: KRW 4,650 · T2: KRW 5,250 / adult, one way, transport card [source] | 0; alight at Hongik University. |
| Airport Limousine 6002 → Hongdae | Traffic-dependent; check the map before departure. Add waiting and walking. | Review needed — check the official guide. [source] | 0; check the final walk from your stop. |
| 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. |
Compare the whole journey to this station, including the transfer and waiting. A shorter rail segment alone does not establish the fastest choice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
T1 rental desks: public area, 1F, between exits 13 and 14. Confirm your provider and pickup appointment. [source]
Check the official boarding guideT2 rental desks: west side of the Transportation Center, B1. Confirm your provider and pickup appointment. [source]
Check the official boarding guideTHE LAST PART OF YOUR TRIP
Hongdae is a neighbourhood; Hongik University is the station. The walk from the rail exit or bus stop is a separate part of the journey.
These links show the station. Enter your accommodation as the destination to check the final walk.
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.
Select Hongik University Station, shown in Korean as 홍대입구역. This is the station on the direct All-stop route. Use your hotel’s address separately to decide which exit is most useful. See the details [source]
No transfer is needed on the AREX All-stop route from either Incheon Airport terminal to Hongik University. Stay on the Seoul-bound train and get off at Hongik University. See the details [source]
All-stop has no reserved seats. Use a transport card or buy a single-use ticket to Hongik University. Express seat reservations are for a different service that does not stop at Hongdae. See the details [source] [source]
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]
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]
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]
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]