Incheon Airport To Myeongdong by Train, Bus, Taxi, Car

Myeongdong means ‘bright town’ in Korean, and just like the name, Myeongdong is one of the hottest shopping places in Seoul.  It’s always lively and crowded with tons of people, shops, restaurants, and hotels. Let’s find out the best way to travel from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong.

Travel Tips About Myeongdong

• Luggage Storage
  If you happen to arrive before the designated check-in time at the hotel, you have the option of utilizing either the luggage storage service or lockers available at the nearby subway station. This post provides information about the location, pricing, and instructions on how to use. Find a spot to store your luggage in Myeongdong here.
• Discover Seoul Pass Card
  Discover Seoul Pass offers one free airport bus ride (Incheon Airport ↔ Seoul) or one board ticket of AREX (Airport Express Train). Using the pass, you can visit Seoul’s representative tourist attractions for free and enjoy various discount benefits. Learn more about Discover Seoul Pass here!
• Things To Do
  Myeongdong covers a diverse range of activities such as shopping for fashion and cosmetics, delicious street food, and visiting popular attractions like Namsan Tower and Myeongdong Cathedral. Check the best places to visit in Myeongdong.
• Night Market
  It can’t be missed in Myeongdong. Explore a variety of street stalls offering delicious street food, trendy fashion items, accessories, and unique souvenirs. Learn more about Myeongdong Night Market.
• What to Buy
  You will encounter tons of shops in Myeongdong. Before arriving, check the list of the 10 top things to buy in Korea and must-buy items at Olive Young when it comes to Korean beauty.
• What to Eat
  Here you can check the best restaurants and cafes in Myeongdong and Best Vegan Restaurants in Myeongdong.
• Where to Stay
  If you are looking for accommodations, check the best 10 budget-friendly hotel in Myeongdong.

How far is Incheon Airport to Myeongdong?

Incheon airport is located 61 km away from Myeongdong. It takes approximately 60 minutes to drive. To make this journey, you can take a train(AREX), airport bus, taxi, or car. Let’s see the details of 4 ways how to get Myeongdong from Incheon International Airport (ICN).

4 ways from the Incheon Airport to Myeongdong

The easiest way to get to Myeongdong from Incheon Airport is the airport bus if you don’t mind traffic. It will take you to the Seoul city center directly and totally stairs-free. If you choose the train, AREX(Airport Railroad) to go to Myeongdong station, you need to transfer to Seoul Metro Line 4 at Seoul Station. Let’s dive into more details including the fare and timetable!

There are four ways to get to Myeongdong from the Incheon Airport.

• Airport Bus
• AREX(Airport Railroad)
• Taxi
• Car

Airport Bus (The Limousine City Bus)

The best part of taking the airport bus to Myeongdong or Chungmuro (the city-center area) from Incheon Airport is that you don’t need to transfer. It’s a plus but you can’t avoid the traffic in Seoul in case of rush hour times. It’s best to take the airport bus to Myeongdong if you have extra time.

When you go outside from the arrival hall, you will see lots of buses bound for almost everywhere in South Korea. To make the journey to Seoul city centers such as Myeongdong, Dongdaemun (DDP), and Seoul Station, take the Limousine City Bus 6001 at the platform, 6A or 12B on the 1st floor.

Bus Ticket Office & Fare

Easily you can find ticket offices and vending machines inside and outside as in the below photos. Purchase it before you get on the bus. The ticket fare is 17,000KRW.

Here you can search your destination to find the RIGHT AIRPORT BUS! 

6001 Airport Bus Time, Fare, and Routes

6001 Airport bus will take you to Seoul city centers like Seoul Station, Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Station, Namsan Hanok Village, and Dongdaemun (DDP). It takes approximately 60-80minutes.

6001 Airport Bus Platform

To take the 6001 Airport bus, go out to exit 6 and wait in line on platform 6A. The pink marks are the ticket boxes.

Late-night Airport Bus

If your flight is scheduled at night, you have these two late-night airport buses bound for Seoul;  N6001 bound for Seoul station and N6000 bound for the Gangnam area.

• From Incheon Airport (ICN),
  N6001 to Seoul station runs from 00:15 to 04:40, and N6000 is bound for the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal from 23:50 to 04:10.

• From Seoul to the airport,
  Bus N6001 leaves Seoul station from 22:50 to 3:20, and N6000 leaves the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal from 22:30 to 2:50.

AREX

AREX is one of the fastest ways used by many people to get to Seoul from the Incheon Airport. What I like the most is that I don’t need to worry about the traffic and also the fare is super friendly. However, notice that you have to transfer from the AREX to the Seoul Metro subway to get to Myeongdong station.

You can easily find the Airport Railroad sign at Incheon Airport. To take an AREX, go downstairs and purchase a ticket first.

Route from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong station (AREX + Subway)

Refer to AREX official website: https://www.arex.or.kr

AREX Route Map from Incheon Airport to Seoul station

Time and Fare

AREX Express train takes 43 minutes from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 to Seoul station and costs 9,000KRW. Meanwhile, the All-stop train takes 58 minutes and costs 4,150KRW. From Incheon Airport Terminal 2, the Express train takes 50 minutes and costs 9,000KRW (price is the same as T1) and the All-stop train takes 66 minutes and the fare is 4,750KRW.

To go to Myeongdong station, transfer to Seoul metro line 4 (sky blue line) at Seoul station after getting off AREX. It costs 1,250KRW.

AREX Time Table

Trains depart every 10 – 25 minutes from Incheon International Airport Terminal 2.

Here is the whole timetable for AREX (CLICK)!

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Taxi

A taxi is the easiest way to get to your destination. If you want to book a taxi, this International Taxi Service website refers to Seoul City’s official foreign-language taxi service here; http://www.intltaxi.co.kr/

Where to Get Taxi in Incheon Airport

At platform 4C across the airport bus stops, you can get an international taxi from Terminal 1.

For International Taxi, you can go to platform 1C at Terminal 2.

Taxi fare from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong

If you take a regular taxi from Incheon airport to the Myeongdong area, the fare is around 60,000 to 75,000KRW, it takes about 70 to 90 minutes. (The fare and time can be varied by the traffic.) Though it costs more than the other options, the taxi fare in Korea is still not that high compared to other cities.

Jumbo Taxi

If you have 3 or more people in your group, I recommend this affordable private airport taxi service. The fare of this kind of jumbo taxi is around 90,000 – 120,000KRW. The price varies on the area in Seoul. Here you can check the price of a private van to popular destinations such as Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gangnam.

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Car

If you are planning to go other cities from Seoul like Busan or Gangwondo, Car Rental is also good option. Of course, you can rent a car in Incheon Airport at the very affordable price from 60,000KRW per a day. For more details including what you need to rent a car in Korea, check this post and availability here.

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Until now, we introduced the different paths to Myeondong from Incheon airport. Now you can choose the best way to your destination. We hope you arrive without any trouble.

Please also check the previous post, ‘How to get to Seoul from Incheon International Airport‘, for more detail such as the timetable, ticket price, and where and how you can take the AREX, an airport bus, and a taxi at the airport. 

One more thing, if you have a lot of luggage, the best recommendation from the Incheon airport to your hotel is through luggage delivery services between ICN/GMP airport to your hotel or Airbnb. Compare luggage services in Seoul.

Furthermore, if you have to carry your luggage or bags during the sightseeing, take a look at our post, “Luggage Storage Services in Seoul” to travel light. You can check all the detailed information about the subway storage near you HERE. For your luggage storage needs in Myeongdong, check out the Luggage storage in Myeongdong station, to make your trip light and easy.

Have a wonderful trip and we are welcome to your comments!

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