Incheon Airport → Itaewon
Yongsan-gu · Itaewon · the fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to get there.
Quick answer
The easiest way to Itaewon is the Airport Limousine Bus 6001 — direct, no transfer, about 60 min (approx) for ₩17,000. By rail, take the AREX train + Metro — about 68 min, ~₩4,650 (1 transfer).
Airport Limousine Bus
- Time
- ~60 min (approx)
- Fare
- ₩17,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Direct airport bus to Itaewon — luggage stored free in the hold. Pay by T-money card or cash on board. Except bus 6010, 6702: buy the ticket first at a ticket counter or kiosk (T1 1st floor, T2 B1). At T2, a ticket bought first (B1 ticket counter or kiosk) is also needed for: 6001.
AREX Train + Metro
- Time
- ~68 min
- Fare
- ~₩4,650
- Transfers
- 1 transfer
Take the all-stop AREX to Gongdeok Station and transfer once to Line 6 for Itaewon — one transfer in total. The 6702 bus runs direct via Itaewon.
Taxi
- Time
- 60–75 min (approx)
- Fare
- approx ₩60,000–85,000
- 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
1 transfer(s) via the metro
Crowd forecast
How busy popular spots in Itaewon are expected to be over the coming days.
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Calmest day: 10/19 (Mon)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (concentration-rate forecast)
Foreign-visitor popularity
Itaewon draws about 33,975 foreign visitors a day — ranked #4 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 Itaewon — 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 Itaewon?
Buses finish between roughly 10 and 11:30 PM, so a taxi is the realistic late-night option — see this page's fare estimate.
Q. How do I reach Itaewon by rail?
Take the all-stop AREX to Gongdeok Station, then transfer once to Line 6 — about 68 minutes in total. With luggage, that single transfer is the trade-off versus the direct bus routes 6001, 6010 or 6702.
Q. Which bus stop is best for Itaewon's main street?
Routes 6001, 6010 and 6702 stop at different points around Yongsan — check each route's stops on this page and choose the one nearest your hotel, since "Itaewon" covers a wider area than the main strip.