Best Ways to Travel from Incheon Airport T2 to Gwanghwamun & Gyeongbokgung (Cost & Time Comparison)

 

Here is a comprehensive guide on 4 ways to travel from Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) to Gwanghwamun  &  Gyeongbokgung   : AREX, Airport Limousine Bus, Taxi, and Call Van.

Night view of Gwanghwamun Square, downtown Seoul.

Entrance view of the Gyeongbokgung Palace gate and traditional stone walls.

 Walking guide from Gwanghwamun Gate to Geunjeongjeon Hall inside 

1. AREX (Airport Railroad - All-stop Train)

• Note: Make sure to board the Blue All-stop Train (Do not board the Orange Express Train).

• Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour 35 mins – 1 hour 45 mins

• Fare: ₩5,700 – ₩7,500

• Directions:      

From the Arrival Hall (1F), follow the Airport Railroad signs down to Underground Level 1 (B1) Transportation Center. 

1. Follow the blue signs for the "All-stop Train". 

2. Tap your card or ticket at the gate to enter. 

3. Head down to the platform and board the Blue All-stop Train toward Seoul Station. 

4. Ride 12 stops and get off at Gongdeok Station (approx. 60 mins). 

5. Transfer to Subway Line 5 toward Aeogae/Gwanghwamun 

(walk approx. 550m). 

 Tapping your card at the Gongdeok Station transfer gate records your transfer (No extra charge will be billed).

6. Ride 4 stops and get off at Gwanghwamun Station (approx. 6 mins). 

If you are heading towards Gyeongbokgung Palace, 

please exit through Exit 2.

2. Airport Limousine Bus

• Ticket booths and vending machines are available on B1 (Transportation Center) and 1F (Arrivals) at T2.

• Daytime Bus: Route 6701

• Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour 30 mins – 1 hour 50 mins

• Fare: ₩18,000 (Adult)

• Interval: Every 33 mins

• First / Last Bus: First bus 04:55 / Last bus 21:45

• Bus Stop: T2 B1, Stop No. 18

• Main Route: Incheon Airport T2 (B1) → Incheon Airport T1 → Mapo Stn. → Gongdeok Stn. → Koreana Hotel (Gwanghwamun) → The Plaza Hotel → Lotte Hotel Seoul → Koreana Hotel → Incheon Airport T2

 Look for the Seoul-bound bus platform entrance (Stops 17-22).

 Board your bus at the designated platform number.

• Night Bus: Route N6002

  • Fare: ₩17,000 (Adult)

  • Interval: Every 90 mins

  • First / Last Bus: First bus 22:00 / Last bus 03:00

  • Bus Stop: T2 B1, Stop No. 25

  • Main Route: Incheon Airport T2 (B1) → Incheon Airport T1 → Hongdae Univ. Stn. → Seoul Museum of History (Gwanghwamun) → Dongdaemun Stn. → Cheongnyangni Stn.

Check the platform sign for Seoul-bound night bus routes (e.g., N6002 at Stop 25).

 Board your bus at the designated platform number.

3. Taxi / Jumbo Taxi

• Standard Taxi

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour 10 mins

  • Estimated Fare: ₩60,000 – ₩75,000 (Base fare: ₩4,800)

  • Pick-up Location: Incheon Airport T2 1F, Stop 5C

• Jumbo Taxi

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour 10 mins

  • Estimated Fare: ₩70,000 – ₩110,000 (Base fare: ₩7,000)

• Additional Info:

• Total Fare = Meter Fare + Toll Fee (₩6,600)

• Nighttime Surcharge: 22:00–23:00 / 02:00–04:00 (+20%), 23:00–02:00 (+40%)

: Cross the street from the 1F Arrival Hall exit to reach the taxi pickup area.

Look for Taxi Stops 3C to 5C for taxis heading toward Seoul (3C for International Taxis).

Check the estimated taxi fare signboard before boarding.

4. Call Van (Jumbo Van Taxi)

Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour 10 mins

Features: Ideal for groups with heavy luggage.

Reservation: No advance booking required; available directly on-site at Terminal 2.

Fare: Fixed-rate system (Approx. ₩80,000 – ₩100,000 for 4 passengers to central Seoul / Toll fee excluded). Please confirm the final fare at the information center or with the driver before boarding.

The Call Van information center is located inside Incheon Airport.
Please confirm the fare before boarding.

• 💓 Wishing you a pleasant journey and a fantastic time in Korea!