How to travel from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 59km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN) by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Kal Limousine

+ 2 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
Operated by

AREX

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Incheon Airport (ICN).

  • Duration54min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩98,285($75)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

+ 1 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Incheon Airport (ICN).

  • Duration54min
  • Distance68km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN)

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN) by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 59km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 54min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is to take the bus which takes around 45min and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN). It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 1hr.

AREX run train services between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN). It typically takes around 45min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN) with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 45min.

Kal Limousine run regular bus services between Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN). Buses run every 30 mins and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Incheon International Airport (ICN) from Seoul is to take the bus which will take 45min and cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN). We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1. instead which will take 45min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN). The distance is around 68km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 54min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Transport options from Seoul to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
45min
₩17,035($13)
every 10 mins86km (54 miles)
Train
1hr
₩5,240($4)
every 15 mins59km (36 miles)
Taxi
54min
₩98,285($75)
on demand68km (42 miles)
Drive
54min
₩11,795($9)
on demand68km (42 miles)

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