Getting Around Seoul
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Seoul Airport information
Incheon International Airport (IIA)
One of the largest and busiest airports in the world, and ranked as one of the world's best, Incheon International Airport serves as one of the main travel hubs of Northeast Asia and sits about one hour's drive outside of Seoul. Within the airport, travelers can find a sanctuary of serenity in one of the many gardens dispersed throughout Incheon. In addition to its gorgeous setting, Incheon also features a host of shopping, dining, and leisure services catering to travelers. Travelers will also want to stop at the Korean Culture Museum, a joint initiative with the National Museum of Korea. The museum features artifacts and exhibits detailing the country's 5,000-year history. Bus service is available.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prior to completion of Incheon International Airport, travelers to Seoul arrived via Gimpo International Airport, which sits about a 20-minute drive from the city. Today, Gimpo serves travelers throughout Korea, Japan, and China. The airport contains a domestic and international terminal that is home to a number of dining and shopping options. Public transportation is available.
One of the largest and busiest airports in the world, and ranked as one of the world's best, Incheon International Airport serves as one of the main travel hubs of Northeast Asia and sits about one hour's drive outside of Seoul. Within the airport, travelers can find a sanctuary of serenity in one of the many gardens dispersed throughout Incheon. In addition to its gorgeous setting, Incheon also features a host of shopping, dining, and leisure services catering to travelers. Travelers will also want to stop at the Korean Culture Museum, a joint initiative with the National Museum of Korea. The museum features artifacts and exhibits detailing the country's 5,000-year history. Bus service is available.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prior to completion of Incheon International Airport, travelers to Seoul arrived via Gimpo International Airport, which sits about a 20-minute drive from the city. Today, Gimpo serves travelers throughout Korea, Japan, and China. The airport contains a domestic and international terminal that is home to a number of dining and shopping options. Public transportation is available.
Seoul Train information
Rail
One of the largest subway systems in the world, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system is a quick and economical way to hop around the city. This system operates 20 lines that serve Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and northern Chungnam Province.
One of the largest subway systems in the world, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system is a quick and economical way to hop around the city. This system operates 20 lines that serve Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and northern Chungnam Province.
Seoul Ground information
Bus
Operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul bus system features four primary bus lines that serve most of the city. Seoul has four different types of buses: blue, green, red, and yellow. To make it simpler for passengers to navigate bus routes, a numbering system was introduced to facilitate recognition of route outlines. The system uses cash or transportation cards. Fares vary by bus type. Regular buses are less expensive, but involve more stops and longer destination times. Express bus lines are more comfortable and cater to tourists with English-speaking drivers.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at Incheon International Airport include Avis and Hertz, while those at Gimpo International Airport include AJ, Lotte, and Pacific Rent-A-Car.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Seoul from Incheon International Airport should expect to pay approximately 55,000 KRW in taxi fare, while those traveling from Gimpo International Airport should expect to pay approximately 26,000 KRW in taxi fare.
Operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul bus system features four primary bus lines that serve most of the city. Seoul has four different types of buses: blue, green, red, and yellow. To make it simpler for passengers to navigate bus routes, a numbering system was introduced to facilitate recognition of route outlines. The system uses cash or transportation cards. Fares vary by bus type. Regular buses are less expensive, but involve more stops and longer destination times. Express bus lines are more comfortable and cater to tourists with English-speaking drivers.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at Incheon International Airport include Avis and Hertz, while those at Gimpo International Airport include AJ, Lotte, and Pacific Rent-A-Car.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Seoul from Incheon International Airport should expect to pay approximately 55,000 KRW in taxi fare, while those traveling from Gimpo International Airport should expect to pay approximately 26,000 KRW in taxi fare.
Seoul Public information
Bus
Operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul bus system features four primary bus lines that serve most of the city. Seoul has four different types of buses: blue, green, red, and yellow. To make it simpler for passengers to navigate bus routes, a numbering system was introduced to facilitate recognition of route outlines. The system uses cash or transportation cards. Fares vary by bus type. Regular buses are less expensive, but involve more stops and longer destination times. Express bus lines are more comfortable and cater to tourists with English-speaking drivers.
Rail
One of the largest subway systems in the world, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system is a quick and economical way to hop around the city. This system operates 20 lines that serve Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and northern Chungnam Province.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at Incheon International Airport include Avis and Hertz, while those at Gimpo International Airport include AJ, Lotte, and Pacific Rent-A-Car.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Seoul from Incheon International Airport should expect to pay approximately 55,000 KRW in taxi fare, while those traveling from Gimpo International Airport should expect to pay approximately 26,000 KRW in taxi fare.
Operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Seoul bus system features four primary bus lines that serve most of the city. Seoul has four different types of buses: blue, green, red, and yellow. To make it simpler for passengers to navigate bus routes, a numbering system was introduced to facilitate recognition of route outlines. The system uses cash or transportation cards. Fares vary by bus type. Regular buses are less expensive, but involve more stops and longer destination times. Express bus lines are more comfortable and cater to tourists with English-speaking drivers.
Rail
One of the largest subway systems in the world, the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system is a quick and economical way to hop around the city. This system operates 20 lines that serve Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and northern Chungnam Province.
Rental Cars
Rental car companies represented at Incheon International Airport include Avis and Hertz, while those at Gimpo International Airport include AJ, Lotte, and Pacific Rent-A-Car.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Seoul from Incheon International Airport should expect to pay approximately 55,000 KRW in taxi fare, while those traveling from Gimpo International Airport should expect to pay approximately 26,000 KRW in taxi fare.
