Steve Scharf's World Famous

Incheon/Seoul Korea Information

Travel

Layovers in Incheon

It is easy to hop a bus into Seoul (70-80 minutes) if you have a layover of at least five hours. Buses go to the airport from all over Seoul (see bus tables below). You can go shopping, visit some parks, or visit some historical places. There is not yet a train to the International Airport from Seoul (scheduled for completion by the end of 2005), but there are many, many buses that go all over Seoul. Alternatively, you can take the bus from Incheon International Airport to Gimpo Domestic Airport, then take the subway into Seoul (there is a subway station at Gimpo (this is only necessary during rush hour when buses can be delayed in the Seoul city center). It is cheaper to go to Gimpo then use the subway (W6000+W700) than to take the bus all the way downtown (W10000), but not enough to make it worthwhile except at rush hour when it will be faster. There are even cheaper ways as well, look for buses that go from the airport to any subway station in the city of Incheon (which is linked by subway to Seoul over the original Korean Railway tracks). However the subway can be slower because of all the stops.

 Be back at the airport an hour before your flight leaves (if you have already checked in and have your boarding pass). If you have not already checked in then be back at least 90 minutes before your flight leaves, but it is better to check in before you go into Seoul, if possible).

One tourist itinerary could take you to the 'City Hall' subway station and then ask directions to the Kyong-bok-kung - one of the old royal palaces. Another is to go to Namsan park, located walking distance from the main train station, and then down to the Namdaenum market, also walking distance.

Visa

Technically U.S. citizens need a visa for business travel to Korea; tourists do not. If you are a business traveler and don't get one it's no big deal, but be sure to write on your entry card that you are there for a vacation, and hope that you don't get a stickler of an immigration agent.

These items must be submitted to obtain a visa:

  1. Valid passport

  2. A completed visa application form. A visa application is available on-line at: http://www.traveldocs.com/kr/visa.pdf, and a jpg of an application is at the end of these instructions.

  3. A recent photo (2"x2" color)

  4. Fee( $45 for American Citizen, $30 for other nationals).

  5. Document proving the fact that the purpose of his/her visit to Korea is on business.

An example letter that you can use for your Visa Application is at the end of these instructions.

The Korean Consulate is at 3500 Clay Street in San Francisco, see maps at the end of these instructions. Hours are M-F 9:00 am-5:00 pm  (closed: 12:00 - 1 pm). Closed on U.S. & Korean holidays. Get there when they open at 9:00 a.m. and you can pick up your Visa by 11:30 a.m.

Airlines

There are three airlines with non-stop SFO-Seoul service:

  1. Singapore (UA miles)

  2. KAL (Delta miles)

  3. Asiana (AA miles)

You can check flight availability by using Travelocity, http://www.travelocity.com/, do not use Expedia because Singapore Airlines is not on Expedia.

United has discontinued their non-stop flight; you now have to stop in Japan. Singapore has gone from seven flights per week to four flights per week. Going through Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific is very expensive.

I have used Singapore and Asiana. Singapore is far superior to Asiana, though it’s on a junky Airbus 340 (Asiana uses an ancient 747 that looks like it was last cleaned back in the 1970's). There are no notebook power outlets on either Singapore or Asiana in business class. The food and service on Asiana are not very good.

Mobile Phone

Mobile phone rentals are inexpensive and it is also the cheapest way to call the U.S. Rent at the LG Telecom counter between exits 10 & 11 on the arrival level. LG Telecom rate to the U.S. is about 20 cents per minute (local calls are more expensive). Rental is W2000 (=$1.75) per day plus per minute charge. You have to buy time in W10000 blocks (=$8). You can recharge it by calling a phone number.

Currency Exchange

Change plenty of money at the airport. Most ATMs don’t work with U.S. cards so bring enough cash or travelers checks for everything except the hotel. You can try the cash machine outside the customs area between exits 8 & 9 (there are also plenty of staffed exchange desks outside the customs area). I have found some ATMs that work in train stations and hotels too, but most don’t work. Exchange rate is about W1350=US $1. So a W4000 train ride is =$3.

Hotels

The map below shows the major hotels in Seoul

 

1. Grand Inter-Continental

7. Renaissance

13. Dong Seoul Tourist

19. Tower

25. Sheraton Walker Hill

31. Westin Chosun

37. Swiss Grand

2. Coex Inter-Continental

8. Samjung

14. Olympic Parktel

20. Holiday Itaewon

26. Poongjun

32. Radisson Seoul Plaza

38. Clover Tourist

3. New World

9. Novotel Ambassador

15. Marriott

21. Grand Hyatt Seoul

27. New Seoul

33. Lotte

39. Tiffany Tourist

4. Riviera Seoul

10. Ritz-Carlton

16. Seoul Temp

22. Hamilton

28. New Kukje

34. President

 

5. Elle-Lui

11. Lotte World

17. Seoul Palace

23. Capital

29. Seoul Royal

35. Koreana

 

6. Amiga

12. Young Dong Tourist

18. Shilla

24. Sofitel Ambassado

30. Seoul Hiton

36. Holiday Inn Seoul

 

 

Grand Intercontinental or Coex Intercontinental

Both offer high speed Internet service for about $20 per day. The Grand is nicer than the Coex, and better situated, but they connect via the huge underground Coex Mall. These hotels are rarely discounted.

Intercontinental Reservations:

Grand: http://www.interconti.com/weblet/bookingdates?case=travelweb&template=seoic

Coex: http://www.interconti.com/weblet/bookingdates?case=travelweb&template=seoco

Seoul Hilton

Walking distance to main train station.

Hilton Reservations: http://www.hilton.com/

Discount Reservations: http://www.koreantutor.com/hotelro.asp

Radisson Seoul Plaza

If the Hilton is full, the Radisson Seoul Plaza is a short taxi ride from the train station, as well as a subway station that connects directly into the hotel. There is a KAL Limousine Bus to the hotel.

Grand Hyatt

If the Hilton is full, the Grand Hyatt is a short taxi ride from the train station. There is a KAL Limousine Bus to the hotel.

Incheon Airport to Hotel or Train Station

 

(see bus schedules list at the end of this document or click over to: http://www.airport.or.kr/Eng/tguide/bus.htm)

Incheon Airport to Grand Intercontinental & Coex Intercontinental

Take the non-stop bus to the City Air Terminal, adjacent to the hotel. The bus is more comfortable and safer than a taxi, as well as being a lot cheaper. Tickets can be purchased at the terminal lower level.  Do not take KAL Limousine Bus #3 because it makes about 5 stops before it gets to the hotel (KAL bus #3 is fine for the return trip to the airport). Cost is W10000. You can get into both of these hotels by going down two levels at the City Air Terminal then walking through the mall, but it may be less confusing and quicker to walk outside.

Incheon Airport to Seoul Hilton & Grand Hyatt

Take the KAL Limousine Bus #2. Tickets are purchased on the arrival level between exits 8 & 9. Cost is W10000. Operating hours are 0600-2200. Route Is: Incheon International Airport - Gimpo Domestic Airport - Holiday Inn Hotel - Seoul Railroad Station - Hilton Hotel - Hyatt Hotel - Tower Hotel - Shila Hotel - Sofitel Ambassador.

 

Incheon Airport to Radisson Seoul Plaza

Same as above, but it is Bus #1 (check at the ticket counter to be sure)

KAL Limousine

Incheon Airport to Seoul Railway Station

There is a non-stop limousine bus from Incheon airport to the Seoul Railway station. Even if you don't need to stop at the train station, this bus is probably faster than the KAL bus because it doesn't make a bunch of stops (doesn't stop at Gimpo airport and the Holiday Inn). Cost is W10000. According to the web site you can get this bus at bus stops 4B and 9B. Usually you can pay outside at the bus stop and you don't have to buy the ticket inside.

This map also shows how to walk over to Namsan Park from the train station or the Hilton.

Seoul Hilton Hotel - Map

 

What to do in Seoul

Shopping

I’m not much into shopping, and Korea offers few bargains, but here are the places I’ve gone.

 

There is a large mall underground by the Grand Intercontinental Hotel (Samseong station of Subway Line 2). It includes a Hyundai Department Store. You'll think that you were back at a mall in the U.S. except that the food court actually has some good places to eat. The mall connects to the City Air Terminal and to the two Intercontinental Hotels, and is adjacent to the subway station. So for short layovers, the mall is quite convenient since there are non-stop buses from Incheon International Airport to the City Air Terminal, and you don't even have to go outside to get from the City Air Terminal into the mall.

Link: http://www.coexmall.com/english/index.htm

 

There is a Costco near the Yeungdeungpo Office station on Subway Line 2 (exit the station at exit #3, make a U turn to the left at the top of the stairs, then an immediate right turn and walk 3 blocks (it’s on the right, just past the golf driving range on your left, you’ll pass a hospital and a “Kentucky Chicken” restaurant)). Remember that this is the Yeungdeungpo Office station, not the Yeungdeungpo Market station and not the Yeungdeungpo station.

Costco takes only cash from foreigners, it does not accept the Costco-Amex credit card. The ATMs in Costco do not work with U.S. cards. This is a good place to buy stuff like Korean Ginseng Tea, Korean Wine (Soju), and Korean snack foods. You must be a Costco member. You can also have a hot dog or a slice of pizza at the snack bar. Notice the sweet, beautiful, young women handing out free samples of food and beverages, including soju. The map below is rather strange as the Costco is no where near the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Yes, it is rather strange to go to a Costco in a foreign country, but it actually is a very good place to shop without getting ripped off. In Taiwan I buy high end Taiwan-grown tea at Costco, in Korea I buy soju, snack food, toys, and seaweed toothpaste. The Korean Costco's sell freshly made seaweed, fresh kim-chi (not Kirkland), fresh fish, Korean beef, etc.

 

I haven't been here but it is supposed to be good. Located near Chamshil subway station on No. 2 line.

Link: http://www.lotteworld.com/english/e_visitors/visitor_info.html

Sightseeing

Unfortunately I haven’t had a lot of time to play during these trips, but I enjoyed Namsan Park.

Namsan Park

Across from the Hilton is Namsan Park. You can climb to the top of the hill where the Namsan tower gives you a good view of Seoul.


 

 

 

 

Food and Beverages

 

Coffee

Good coffee is hard to come by in Korea. There are Starbucks stores throughout Korea but they open too late in the morning to do you any good. Apparently Koreans do not drink coffee in the morning. Bad coffee is widely available. The concept of a cup of coffee larger than about 6 ounces has not been absorbed by Korean restaurants and bakeries. You can get coffee at McDonalds and Dunkin' Donuts but it is pretty bad. About the best you can do is the small cans of hot coffee sold in machines and at convenience stores. These are very sweet which hides the taste of the coffee.

 

Korean Food Glossary

Anju Appetizers or drinking snacks or nibbles -- a tapas-like array of dishes or bowls of nibbles spread out on the tabletop to dip into -- usually savoury, pungent and strong-flavoured foods that help promote a healthy thirst, to be quenched with copious amounts of soju, makkolli, or beer.

Bibimbap (Pibimbap) One of the classics of the Korean kitchen, a one-dish meal consisting of a mixture of rice and any assortment of cooked cultivated and wild vegetables, perhsps some meat, a fried egg, and topped with a generous dollop of kochujang.

Chongol Korean one-pot stew, usually a combination of meat, fish, beancurd, and/or vegetables, often cooked at the table over a burner. Similar to Japanese sukiyaki.

Gui Barbequed or grilled food, often cooked at the table over a burner or charcoal. Pulgogi or bulgogi, Korean style marinated barbequed beef, is the most famous -- and most delicious -- such dish.

Guk or Tang Boiled soup or stew.

Jon Batter-fried vegetables, meat, or fish. Pajon -- green onion pancake -- is the best known of many varieties.

Kalbi Short ribs, either barbequed or braised in soy sauce.

Kimchi Virtually the national dish of pickled vegetables, usually first salted, then seasoned. There are countless varieties, though the most common consists of salted Korean cabbage, layered with garlic, ginger, chilli pepper, and salted or fermented fish, shrimps, or oysters. Some say kimchi is an acquired taste: we say it is one well worth acquiring.

Kochujang Hot chilli and bean curd paste which is one of the staples of the Korean kitchen.

Kujolpan Nine-sectioned lacquerware dish filled with mixtures of meat, seasoned vegetables, fish, and pancakes: another example of elegant refined palace food.

Maeuntang Korean "bouillabaisse" -- an outstandingly delicious hot and spicy fish soup that contains great chunks of any variety of fresh fish, stewed with chillies and kochujang.

Mandu Korean dumplings, filled with ground pork, kimchi, spring onions, and bean curd, usually poached in a richly flavoured beef broth.

Muk Mung bean or acorn curd, made into a jelly-like slab, to be marinaded with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and chilli. Rather rubbery and bland in texture but nice accompanied by hot, sticky rice.

Namul The generic term for seasoned vegetables, sometimes served raw, stir-fried, lightly steamed, or boiled. Namuls are served at every Korean meal, and are made with any number of vegetables, as well as with wild roots, sprouts, stems, and leaves.

Naengmyon Cold buckwheat noodles.

Pab Rice, the everyday staple of Korea.

Pibimbap (Bibimbap) One of the classics of the Korean kitchen, a one-dish meal consisting of a mixture of rice and any assortment of cooked cultivated and wild vegetables, perhsps some meat, a fried egg, and topped with a generous dollop of kochujang.

Pindaettok This mung bean pancake is another favourite street food or drinking nibble, cooked and served piping hot off the griddle and usually filled with ground meat, bean sprouts, chillies and fresh coriander.

Saengsonhoe Raw fish.

Pokkum Stir-fried or braised dish: nakchibokkum, stir-fried baby octopus is a popular drinking food.

Shinsollo Splendid medley of meat, fish, vegetables, gingko nuts prepared in a special Shinsollo pot kept warm with charcoal in its chimney. A dish formerly eaten only by royalty.

Twoenjangtchigae A mouthful of a name for a pungent and unforgettable soy bean paste soup that is virtually the soul of Korean cuisine -- deeply flavoured and scented, this simple soup is an everyday staple, as essential as rice and kimchi.

Tubu Tofu or beancurd.

Yukhoe Korea steak tartare -- raw ground or finely chopped beef marinaded with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seed and served on bed of shredded Korean pear.

Korean Beverage Glossary

Korean traditional wines are represented by makgeolli (rice wine) and cheongju (refined rice wine). The most ancient of the traditional wines, makgeolli is made by steaming a mixture of rice and glutinous rice, drying the mixture and then fermenting it with water and malt. In this procedure, the pure upper layer is collected as cheongju, or refined rice wine. Other common beverages include soju (distilled liquor) and gwasilju (fruit wine). At present, soju is exported to about 70 foreign countries. 

Munbae-ju Munbae-ju is made from hulled millet and sorghum. With its flowery fragrance and mild taste, as well as its reputation for not causing hangovers, munbae-ju is particularly popular among traditional wine-enthusiasts. It has also been the drink raised in toasts on many special occasions including the historical summit between the South and North Korea, the summit between Korea and Russia, and during President Kim's visit to the UN. 

Gyeongju Gyodong Beop-ju Designated as Important Intangible Cultural Asset no.86, Gyeongju Gyodong Beop-ju is transparent, yellowish liquor, with a mild, grain-like taste and a sticky texture, since glutinous rice is the main ingredient. 

Andong Soju With the pleasant flavor of grain-based distilled liquor and the tingling sensation that remains on the tongue after swallowing, Andong Soju has gained wide popularity among those seeking strong, clean liquor.  

Dugyeon-ju Myeongcheon in Chungcheongnam-do is famous for dugyeon-ju, a traditional wine, which uses azalea flowers to add flavor. The nectar contained in the flowers imparts a slightly sweet taste. 

Igang-ju Designated as Local Intangible Cultural Property no.6, Igang-ju is traditional Korean liquor containing pears and ginger. The yellowish liquor with the biting flavor of ginger, the unique scent of cinnamon, and the cool taste of pears, promotes gastric health, relieves exhaustion, enhances stamina, and leave you free of a hangover.

Darae-ju Wash darae (fruits of Actinidia arguta Planchon tree) thoroughly and then dry. Steep in soju liquor and sugar, seal the container and keep it until fermentation takes place. This fruit wine enhances stamina, relieves exhaustion, and has analgesic and diuretic effects.

Lemon-ju Slice lemons, steep the slices in soju liquor with sugar, and seal the container for about one month. Rich in Vitamin C, lemon-ju, or lemon wine, relieves exhaustion, promotes appetite, and beautifies skin.

Mogwa-ju Cut a mogwa, (the fruits of the Chinese quince), into small pieces. Steep the pieces in soju liquor, and seal the container for about three months. This fruit wine promotes blood circulation, and promotes body organic functions. According to Oriental medicine, this specific wine is particularly good for those with low blood pressure, or with cold body constitutions.

Sagwa-ju (Apple Wine) Cut apples into six pieces, steep the pieces in soju liquor, and seal the container for about one month. Sagwa-ju, or apple wine is especially good for those with anemia or those who tire easily. 

Beer  In the beer market of Korea, there is a very intense competition among the beer companies for an increased share of the market. The competition has varied beer products in Korea and helped to improve the quality of beers through brand-new methods of brewing. Big suppliers such as Jinro, Oriental, and Chosun have introduced high-quality beer such as Cass, Red Rock, Hite, Exfeel, Cafri, Lager, etc. Also, imported beers are available at pubs and bars.

Soju (distilled liquor) Soju is one of the most loved alcoholic drinks to Koreans along with beers. Soju is primarily chemical liquor and is exported to about 70 foreign countries. 

Wine These days the consumption of red wine is increasing in Korea. You can easily find wine (both domestic and imported) shops in major department stores. And there are wine shops such as KAJA liquor department store and Wine Time as well as other sites that deal only with wines.  

Train Information

Map of Korean National Railroad

Not all cities with service are shown

 

Seoul Subway -- Fare is W600 or W700 (only very long rides are W700)  

Wow, what a great subway in Seoul! Very easy to get around for non-Korean speakers. I'm a big fan of using the subways in Asian cities because I don't like taxis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make appropriate changes and print out on company  letterhead

 

 

 

 

 

28 February 2002

 

Consulate General of Korea

3500 Clay St.,

San Francisco, CA  94118

 

Attention: Visa Section

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that Mr. John Doe, Engineer with XYZ Corporation for two years, will be traveling to Seoul Korea for the purpose of meeting with a potential customer. The arrival date in Korea will be March 3, 2002 and the departure date will be March 7, 2002. While in Korea he will be staying at:

The contact in Korea will be:

XYZ Corporation hereby guarantees sufficient funds for his stay as well as round-trip air transportation and full medical insurance coverage. Please issue the appropriate visa.

Sincerely,

Whoever

Vice President


Map to Korean Consulate in San Francisco

 

 

Bus Schedules To/From Incheon Airport

http://www.airport.or.kr/Eng/tguide/bus.htm

 



 

 


　For Seoul (Limousine)

Desti-
nation
(Bus No.)

Bus
Stop
Num-
ber

Bus Stops

Trav-
elling
Time
(Min.)

First
Bus

Last
Bus

Inter-
val
(min.)

Fare
(won)

Bus
Service
Company

Gimpo Airport

3A,
11A

IIA, Gimpo Airport

30

Seoul
05:18

Seoul
22:40

5~
10

6,000

Korea City Air Terminal
02-551-0077~8

Airport
04:40

Airport
21:40

City Terminal

3A,
11A

IIA, Samsung Stn.

65

Seoul
05:30

Seoul
22:30

5~
15

10,000

Korea City Air Terminal
02-551-0077~8

Airport
05:20

Airport
20:00

DobongㆍNoweon

3B,
10B

IIA, Gompo Airport, Gileum Stn., Dongdeok Univ.Stn., Taeneung Stn., Whagye Stn., Junggye Stn., Noweon Stn., Chang-dong Stn., Sophia HTL,Banghak Sa(4)geori

100~
110

Seoul
06:35

Seoul
22:05

10~
20

10,000

Korea City Air Terminal
02-551-0077~8

Airport
05:00

Airport
19:45

Gangnam Terminal

4B,
9B

IIA, Gangnam Terminal

60

Seoul
05:20

Seoul
22:20

10~
15

10,000

Central City
02-6282-0606
Airport Express
02-6282-3003~4

Airport
05:30

Airport
21:40

Seoul Station

4B,
9B

IIA, Seoul Stn.

60

Seoul
05:25

Seoul
22:20

10~
20

10,000

Central City
02-6282-0606
Airport Express
02-6282-3003~4

Airport
05:30

Airport
21:40

Hannam-dong(Itaeweon)

5A,
10B

IIA, Yeouido Stn., 63B/D, DongbuIchon-dong, Seobingo Shindona APT, Capital HTL, Crown HTL, Ha-mailton HTL, Itaeweon HTL, Hannam-dong

70

Seoul
05:40

Seoul
22:55

12~
18

10,000

Seoul Bus
02-577-1343~5

Airport
04:15

Airport
21:00

City Hall

4A,
10A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Koreana HTL, Plaza HTL, Lotte HTL, Chosun HTL, KAL B/D

100

Seoul
05:50

Seoul
22:33

20

10,000

KAL
02-2667-0386~89

Airport
05:40

Airport
19:00

Namsan

4A,
10A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Tower HTL, Ambassador HTL, Shilla HTL, Hyatt HTL, Hilton HTL, Seoul Stn., Holiday Inn Seoul HTL

110

Seoul
05:55

Seoul
22:30

30

10,000

KAL
02-2667-0386~89

Airport
05:45

Airport
18:20

Gangnam

4A,
10A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Palace HTL, Ritz Carlton HTL, Novotel HTL, Renaissance HTL, Grand Inter Continental HTL, COEX Inter Continental HTL

120

Seoul
05:45

Seoul
22:30

30

10,000

KAL
02-2667-0386~89

Airport
05:40

Airport
18:10

Jamsil

4B,
9B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Lotte World HTL, Dong Seoul Terminal, Walker Hill HTL

120

Seoul
05:40

Seoul
22:30

20~
30

10,000

KAL
02-2667-0386~89

Airport
05:40

Airport
18:40

Group,
Hotel,
Yongsan

1,
7B,
8A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

　For Seoul (Direct seat-style bus)

Desti-
nation
(Bus No.)

Bus
Stop
Num-
ber

Bus Stops

Trav-
elling
Time
(Min.)

First
Bus

Last
Bus

Inter-
val
(min.)

Fare
(won)

Bus
Service
Company

Yeongdeungpo
(300)

6B,
13A

IIA, Gyesan Stn, Gimpo Airport, Songjeong Stn., Balsan Stn., Gangseo Public Health Center, Yeomchang-dong, Dangsan Stn., Yeongdeungpo Stn.
※ Airport⇔Yeongdeungpo:3,000(won)
※Airport⇔Incheon:2,400(won)

75~
80

Seoul
05:10

Seoul
22:40

10~
15

3,000

New Airport Yeogaek
032-746-6321/2

Airport
05:10

Airport
22:30

Jamsil
(600)

5B,
12A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Balsan Stn., Naebalsan Tourist Shopping Street, Nostalgia HTL, Gangseo Public Health Center, River Park Express HTL, Jungang Univ., Palace HTL, Bus Terminal, Jeil Life Sa(4)geori, Samjeong HTL, New World HTL, AID APT, Samsung Stn., Soul Sports Complex, Samsil Stn.
※ On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, the first bus departs at 04:40.(For Seoul)

120

Seoul
05:35

Seoul
23:00

10

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:30

Dongdaemun
(601)

6A,
12B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Songjeong Stn., Naebalsan Tourist Shopping Street,River Park HTL, Hapjeong Stn., Shinchon Subway Stn., Ewha Univ. Stn., Chungjeongno Stn., Seoul Stn., City Hall, Koreana HTL, Jongno 2ga, Jongno 4ga, Dongdaemun Market
※ This bus runs its first runningfrom 04:40 Tuesday , Fridayand Sunday only.(For Seoul)

100

Seoul
05:40

Seoul
23:00

15

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:00

Cheongryangni
(602)

6A,
12B

IIA, Hapjeong Stn., Seogyo HTL, Shinchon Subway stn., Ewha Univ.Stn., Chungjeongno Stn., Gwangwhamun, Jongno 2ga, Jongno 3ga, Dongdaemun, Shinseol-dong Stn., Cheongryangni Stn.

100

Seoul
05:45

Seoul
23:00

20

5,500

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
04:20

Airport
21:00

Seodaemun
(602-1)

6A,
12B

IIA, Entrance to World Cup Stadium, Seongsan Hall, Seodaemungu Office, The Swiss Grand HTL, Muakjae Stn., Gyeongbokgung, Anguk-dong, Univ.Street

100

Seoul
05:50

Seoul
23:00

20~
30

5,500

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
04:20

Airport
21:00

Guno
(603)

6A,
12B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Daeil High School, Mok-dong Sa(4)geori, Mok-dong Stn., Gasan Ele., Guno Registry, Guno Stn.

80

Seoul
05:45

Seoul
23:00

20

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:00

Geumcheon-gu Office
(604)

6A,
12B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Shinweol Water Stn., Cargo Terminal, Gaebong Stn., Gasan Post Office, Novotel HTL(Doksan), Geumcheon-gu Office

80

Seoul
05:45

Seoul
23:00

20

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:00

Gwangmyeong
(604-1)

6A,
12B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Yeongdeungpo Filtration Plant, Gaebong Stn., Gwangmyeong Stn., Cheolsan Stn., Cargo Terminal, Haan Jct.

85~
100

Seoul
05:30

Seoul
23:00

60

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:00

City Hall
(605)

6B,
13A

IIA, Mapo, Gongdeok-dong, Mapo Police, Chungjeongno, The Kyeong Hee Palace, Gwanghwamun, City Hall

60~
70

Seoul
05:50

Seoul
23:00

10~
12

5,500

Airport Bus
02-662-2592~3

Airport
04:50

Airport
21:30

Myeong-dong
(605-1)

6B,
13A

IIA, Mapo Stn., Gongdeok Stn., Mapo Police, Chungjeongno Stn., Geanghwamun, Jonggak Stn., Jongno 2ga, Entrance to Myeong-dong, Hwoehyeon Stn., Manri-dong

80~
90

Seoul
05:50

Seoul
23:00

25

5,500

Airport Bus
02-662-2592~3

Airport
04:55

Airport
21:30

Cheonho-dong
(606)

5B,
12A

IIA, Apgujeong-dong Stn., Galleria Dept., Cheongdam-dong, Libera HTL, Samsung Stn., Seoul Sports Complex, Jamsil Lotte World, Olympic Parktel, Cheonho Stn., Dunchon Stn., Olympic Park

80

Seoul
05:45

Seoul
23:00

10~
15

5,500

Seoul Bus
02-577-1343~5

Airport
04:15

Airport
21:00

Songjeong Stn.
(607)

 

Cargo Terminal, Gimpo Airport, Songjeong Stn.

45~
50

Seoul
05:50

Seoul
22:50

10~
25

4,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
22:00

Yeongdeungpo Stn.
(608)

6B,
13A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Songjeong Stn., Balsan Stn., Naebalsan Tourist Shopping Street, Nostalgia HTL, Dangsan Stn., Yeongdeungpo Market Stn., Yeongdeungpo Stn.

80

Seoul
05:30

Seoul
23:00

20

5,000

Airport Limousine
02-664-9898~9776

Airport
05:00

Airport
21:00

Munjeong-dong
(609)

5B,
12A

IIA, Gu(old)banpo, Express Bus Terminal, Gangnam Stn., Yeoksam-dong, Yangjae Stn., Dogok-dong, Daechi-dong, Eunma APT, Gaepo-dong, Suseo Stn., Garak Market Stn., Ogeum Stn., Munjeong Stn.

75

Seoul
05:40

Seoul
23:00

10~
15

5,500

Seoul Bus
02-577-1343~5

Airport
04:15

Airport
21:00

 

　For Incheon

Desti-
nation
(Bus No.)

Bus
Stop
Num-
ber

Bus Stops

Trav-
elling
Time
(Min.)

First
Bus

Last
Bus

Inter-
val
(min.)

Fare
(won)

Bus
Service
Company

Song-do
(island) Beach HTL
(Limousine)

5A,
10B

IIA, Seogu Office, Gajeong O(5)geori, Ganseok O(5)geori, Incheon Terminal, Seonhak Stn., Yeonsu Dist. Office, Song-do(island) Beach HTL

90

Incheon
05:50

Incheon
23:00

20

5,000

Incheon Airport Limousine
032-362-7777

Airport
04:55

Airport
20:40

Incheon Terminal
(111)
(Seat-style bus)

7A,
13B

IIA, North Incheon I/C, Gongchon Sa(4)geori, Gyesan Sam(3)geori, Gyesan Land, Gyeyang Police Office, Jakjeon-dong, Galsan-dong, Bupyeong Tourist HTL, Bupyeong Dist.Office, Bupyeong Market, Bupyeong Stn., Hyundae Dept, Baekwun Stn., Ganseok O(5) geori, Huimang Dept, City Hall, Gil Hospital, Incheon Terminal

90

Incheon
06:00

Incheon
22:50

7~
8

2,400

Gangin Bus
032-578-1738

Airport
05:20

Airport
21:30

 

　For GyeonggiㆍProvince (Direct cross-country bus)

Desti-
nation
(Bus No.)

Bus
Stop
Num-
ber

Bus Stops

Trav-
elling
Time
(Min.)

First
Bus

Last
Bus

Inter-
val
(min.)

Fare
(won)

Bus
Service
Company

Ansan
(Limousine)

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Wonjong-dong, Sosa Stn.,Nakweon Wedding Hall, Daehan Gas Corporation, Weolgot Shindoshi, Moa APT, Yeongnam Complex, Geumgang APT, E-mart, Shiheung Tourist HTL, Ansan Stn., Ansan Terminal

90

Ansan
06:10

Ansan
22:10

25~
30

11,000

Taehwa Sangun
032-883-5112

Airport
05:00

Airport
20:00

Suweon
(Limousine)

2A,
8B

IIA, Beomgye Stn., Hogye Shin Sa(4)geori, Gunpo (Hogye Market Entry), Uiwang(Gocheon Deunggiso), Hanil Town, Suweon(Castle HTL)

90

Suweon

05:50

Suweon

22:30

15~
20

12,000

Gyeonggi Airport
031-382-9600

Airport
04:50

Airport
20:30

Seongnam
(Limousine)

2A,
8B

IIA, Seohyeon Stn., Yatap Stn., Moran Stn., Seongnam Hanshin Core Shopping

80

Seongn
am
05:50

Seongn
am
22:30

10~
20

12,000

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
05:00

Airport
20:00

Uijeongbu
(Limousine)

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Ilsan Woobang APT, Wondang Yeongyang Center, Ganeung Sam(3)dong Office, Uijeongbu City Hall, Deokheung Building, Uijeongbu Stn., Jinro Shopping Mall, Yangjugun Office, Uijeongbu Terminal

120

Uijeon
gbu
06:30

Uijeon
gbu
22:20

20

11,000

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
04:40

Airport
20:00

Ilsan
(3300)

7A,
13B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Neunggok Stn., Hwajeongjigu (Magnet Main Entrance), Baekseok Stn., Madu Stn., Jeongbalsan Stn., Lake Town, Juyeop Stn., Daehwa Stn.

70

Ilsan
05:50

Ilsan
22:30

25~
40

5,000

Myeongseong Unsu
031-913-8242

Airport
04:30

Airport
21:00

Jukjeon

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, 88 Olympic Expressway, Gwacheon(The other side of Administration Building, Complex 8/9), Seoul Belt Way, Pangyo I/C, Suji(Up Samuso, Hyundai Apt. Jigu 1, Pungdeok High School), Jukjeon(1cha Gilhoon Apt.)

160

Jukjeo
n
06:40

Jukjeo
n
21:10

60

6,500

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
05:00

Airport
18:30

Icheon

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Gangbyeon Expressway, Dongseoul Terminal, Icheon(Express Bus Terminal)

160

Icheon
06:20

Icheon
21:20

60

8,000

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
05:10

Airport
20:00

   Yongin

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Suji(2 jigu Seongwoo Hyundai Apt. Ticket Box), Guseong (Guseong Samgeori Seoul Pharmacy), Gugal(Gahyeon Village), Yongin Terminal

140

Yongin
06:00

Yongin
20:50

120~
180

7,100

Gyeongnam Yeogaek
031-251-3721

Airport
05:40

Airport
20:30

Anseong

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Seoul Belt Way, Gyeongbu Expressway, Osan(Express Bus Terminal), Songtan(Express Bus Terminal), Pyeongtaek(Express Bus Terminal), Anseong(Express Bus Terminal)

180

Anseon
g
06:00

Anseon
g
21:30

60

8,700

Daewon Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
04:50

Airport
18:20

Deokso

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, 88 Olympic Expressway, Jamsil Stn., Songpa Grandroad, Il Shin Girl's Commercial High School, Olympic APT(Olympic Park Dongimun Main Entrance), Gil-dong Sa(4)geori, Hanam City Hall, Deokso(Hyundai Apt., Wooseong Apt., Koron Apt. Wabo Pharmacy)

130

Deokso
06:40

Deokso
21:40

60

6,500

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
04:50

Airport
19:50

Namyangju

2A,
8B

IIA, Gimpo Airport, East Seoul Terminal(Flatform No.16), Guni(Doldari Kyobo Life Insurance, Guri City Hall), Donong(Bingre), Geumgokdong(Namyangju)(Last Stop No.165-2)

130

Namyan
gju
07:30

Namyan
gju
21:50

60

6,000

Gyeonggi Express
02-3436-6611

Airport
05:10

Airport
19:00

Cheongju

2B,
9A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, 88 Olympic Expressway, Gyeongbu Expressway, Cheongju I/C, Cheongju(Express Bus Terminal)

180

Cheong
ju
07:30

Cheong
ju
21:30

60

10,800

Chungbuk Transportation
043-236-0182~7

Airport
05:30

Airport
18:30

Daejeon

2B,
9A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Hotel Lotte Daedeok, Daejeon Government Administration Building (South Gate), Daejeon (Dongbu Express Bus Terminal)
※ Incheon Airport→Daejeon:Buses leaving at 07:00 and 08:30 will stop by Gimpo Airport)
※ Daejeon→Incheon Airport:Buses leaving at 17:00 will stop by Gimpo Airport)

200

Daejeo
n
06:00

Daejeo
n
21:30

60~
90

12,800

Ceumnam Express
042-584-7770

Airport
04:30

Airport
18:00

Taean

2B,
9A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Dangjin(Express Bus Terminal), Seosan (Express Bus Terminal), Taeahn(Express Bus Terminal)

210

Taean
08:00

Taean
18:00

300

11,700

Chungnam Express
041-333-2914

Airport
06:30

Airport
17:30

Onyang
(Asan)

2B,
9A

IIA, Gimpo Airport, Cheonahn (Express Bus Terminal) , Onyang(Asan)

180

Onyang
06:50

Onyang
17:50

120

10,600

Chungnam Express
041-333-2914

Airport
05:30

Airport
18:00

Chuncheon

2B,
9A

IIA, Cheongpyeong(Express Bus Terminal), Gapyeong (Express Bus Terminal), Chuncheon(Express Bus Terminal)

180

Chunch
eon
08:00

Chunch
eon
20:00

240~
300

11,800

Gangwon Express
033-254-3676

Airport
04:30

Airport
16:30

Wonju

2B,
9A

IIA, Munmak, Wonju(Express Bus Terminal)

150

Wonju
09:10

Wonju
21:10

60

11,000

Geumgang Express
031-562-8304
Yeongam Express
033-552-3100

Airport
06:00

Airport
18:00

Jeonju
(Limousine)

2B,
9A

IIA, Gimpo Airport(Domestic Terminal Bus Stop No. 9), 63 Building(West side of IMAX Cinema), Iksan IC (Uri Gas Station), Jeonju(Core Hotel)

260

Jeonju

06:30

Jeonju

22:30

30~
60

21,000

Daehan Limousine AirLines
063-285-4545

Airport
03:00

Airport
19:00

Gwangju

2B,
9A

IIA, Gwangju Bus Terminal
※ Midnight operation bus: 22,300(won)

330

Gwangj
u
08:20

Gwangj
u
21:20

150~
300

20,300

Kumho Express
062-360-8705
Kwangsin Express
062-574-3104

Airport
01:30

Airport
12:00

 

　Shuttle BusㆍETC

Desti-
nation
(Bus No.)

Bus
Stop
Num-
ber

Bus Stops

Trav-
elling
Time
(Min.)

First
Bus

Last
Bus

Inter-
val
(min.)

Fare
(won)

Bus
Service
Company

Shuttle Bus
(Long TermParking Lot)

3B,
11B

Passenger Terminal, Long Term Parking Lot
※ It stops at Bus Stop nos. 3B and 11B outside of Arrival Level (1st Fl.)

5~
8


04:00


24:00

5

Free


032-741-6012

 

 

Shuttle Bus
(for AirportTown Square)

3B,
11B

Vehicle Maintenance Center, Airport Operations Center, Cargo Terminal B, Cargo Terminal C, Customs Building, Cargo Terminal A, Airport Administration Building, Passenger Terminal
※ It stops at Bus Stop nos. 3B and 11B outside of Arrival Level (1st Fl.)

40


04:00


24:00

12

Free


032-741-6012

 

 

Airport Town Square
(223)-City Bus

7A,
13B

Passenger Terminal, Airport Adm. Bldg., Cargo Terminal Bldg., AICC, Airport Town Square

35~
40

Airport
Town S
quare
06:15

Airport
Town S
quare
21:30

15

600

New Airport Yeogaek
032-746-6321/2

Airport
06:15

Airport
21:30

Airport Town Square
(223)-Seat-style Bus

7A,
13B

Passenger Terminal, Airport Adm. Bldg., Airport Town Square

10

Airport
Town S
quare
06:15

Airport
Town S
quare
21:30

15

1,200

New Airport Yeogaek
032-746-6321/2

Airport
06:15

Airport
21:30

Yeongjong Ferry
(203)

7A,
13B

Passenger Terminal, Airport Adm. Bldg., Daebo Ferry, Yeongjong Ferry

30

Yeongjo
ng Ferr
y
06:40

Yeongjo
ng Ferr
y
21:50

30

1,200

New Airport Yeogaek
032-746-6321/2

Airport
06:20

Airport
20:50

Eulwangni Beach
(200)

7A,
13B

Passenger Terminal, Airport Adm.Bldg., Muui-do Entrance, Eulwangni Beach

 

 
09:40

 
17:40

60~
120

1,200

New Airport Yeogaek
032-746-6321/2

Airport
09:10

Airport
18:10