Incheon Airport → Gangnam
Gangnam-gu, south of the river · the fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to get there.
Quick answer
The easiest way to Gangnam is the Airport Limousine Bus 6020 — direct, no transfer, about 75 min (approx) for ₩17,000. By rail, take the AREX train + Metro — about 80 min, ~₩14,550 (2 transfers). The all-stop train is cheaper: about 97 min, ~₩4,750.
Airport Limousine Bus
- Time
- ~75 min (approx)
- Fare
- ₩17,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Direct airport bus to Gangnam — luggage stored free in the hold. Pay by T-money card or cash on board. Except bus 6103: buy the ticket first at a ticket counter or kiosk (T1 1st floor, T2 B1).
AREX Train + Metro
- Time
- ~80 min
- Fare
- ~₩14,550
- Transfers
- 2 transfers
Take the AREX to Seoul Station, then transfer to the metro for Gangnam (Line 2 area). It involves transfers, so for Gangnam the direct airport bus is usually the simplest option.
Budget: all-stop train ~97 min, ~₩4,750.
Taxi
- Time
- 70–90 min (approx)
- Fare
- approx ₩70,000–95,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Door-to-door, fastest off-peak but the priciest. Metered; expressway tolls are paid on top of the meter. International Taxi (orange) has English-speaking drivers.
Fares compared
By train
2 transfer(s) via the metro
Crowd forecast
How busy popular spots in Gangnam are expected to be over the coming days.
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Calmest day: 10/18 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (concentration-rate forecast)
Foreign-visitor popularity
Gangnam draws about 33,746 foreign visitors a day — ranked #5 among the Seoul areas we cover.
foreign visitors / day · Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Data Lab, daily visitor estimates)
Worth a visit nearby
Spots popular with travelers who visit Gangnam — a few are in areas we also cover.
Related-spot data: Korea Tourism Organization. Names by NaruGate.
Good to know
- A T-money transit card works on buses and the metro. Buy or top up at airport convenience stores (CU, GS25) or vending machines.
- See exact T1/T2 boarding bays on each bus page.
About these figures
Bus routes, fares, frequency and first/last times are from the official airport-bus data. Travel times and taxi fares are estimates and vary with traffic; check live status before you go. (Updated for 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I land after midnight — how do I get to Gangnam?
Night bus N6703 runs after the regular buses stop. N6703 leaves T1 at 23:40, 00:20, 01:05, 01:45, 03:50 and 04:50 and stops at Seorae Village Entrance · Samseong Stn. (Grand Intercon Parnas Hotel) · Lotte World Hotel Jamsil · Dongseoul Bus Terminal (Gangbyeon Stn) · Gwangnaru Station. Buy the N6703 ticket first at a ticket counter or kiosk (T1 1st floor, T2 B1) before boarding at the airport. Outside those times a taxi is the realistic option — see the fare estimate on this page.
Q. Can I take AREX to Gangnam?
You can, but it takes two transfers and around 80 minutes, which is why the direct limousine bus is generally the simpler recommendation for Gangnam.
Q. Which bus should I take for southern Gangnam?
Routes 6009, 6020 and 6103 serve different corridors of Gangnam — check each route's stop list on this page and pick the one closest to your hotel rather than boarding the first Gangnam-bound bus.