Incheon Airport → Nowon
Nowon-gu · Sanggye · outer NE Seoul · the fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to get there.
Quick answer
The easiest way to Nowon is the Airport Limousine Bus 6100 — direct, no transfer, about 90 min (approx) for ₩18,000. By rail, take the AREX train + Metro — about 97 min, ~₩4,750 (1 transfer).
Airport Limousine Bus
- Time
- ~90 min (approx)
- Fare
- ₩18,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Direct airport bus to Nowon — luggage stored free in the hold. Buy the ticket first at a ticket counter or kiosk (T1 1st floor, T2 B1) before boarding at the airport.
AREX Train + Metro
- Time
- ~97 min
- Fare
- ~₩4,750
- Transfers
- 1 transfer
Nowon-gu is in far north-east Seoul. Take the all-stop AREX to Seoul Station and transfer once to Line 4 for Nowon / Sanggye — one transfer total. The direct airport bus 6100 is a long but one-seat ride.
Taxi
- Time
- 80–100 min (approx)
- Fare
- approx ₩80,000–105,000
- 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 Nowon are expected to be over the coming days.
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Calmest day: 10/15 (Thu)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (concentration-rate forecast)
Foreign-visitor popularity
Nowon draws about 1,362 foreign visitors a day — ranked #23 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 Nowon — 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 Nowon?
The single route (6100) ends around 11:20 PM, so a late-night taxi is the realistic option — Nowon sits at Seoul's northeastern corner, one of the longer runs; see this page's estimate.
Q. One bus every 25 minutes — bus or train?
If a 6100 is due soon, the direct ride wins with luggage. Otherwise take the all-stop AREX to Seoul Station and transfer once to Line 4 — a long ride at around 97 minutes, but frequent and traffic-proof.
Q. Is Nowon practical as a budget base?
Room rates run lower than central Seoul, but honestly weigh the distance: nearly an hour and a half from the airport and a long subway leg into town. It suits stays with a reason to be in the northeast rather than pure cost-cutting.