Incheon Airport → Seongdong (Seongsu)
Seongdong-gu · Seongsu cafés · the fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to get there.
Quick answer
The easiest way to Seongdong (Seongsu) is the Airport Limousine Bus 6013 — direct, no transfer, about 72 min (approx) for ₩17,000. By rail, take the AREX train + Metro — about 73 min, ~₩14,550 (2 transfers). The all-stop train is cheaper: about 90 min, ~₩4,750.
Airport Limousine Bus
- Time
- ~72 min (approx)
- Fare
- ₩17,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Direct airport bus to Seongdong (Seongsu) — 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
- ~73 min
- Fare
- ~₩14,550
- Transfers
- 2 transfers
Take the AREX to Seoul Station, ride Metro Line 1 one stop to City Hall, then Line 2 to Seongsu. For Seongsu-dong the direct airport bus 6013 is usually the simplest.
Budget: all-stop train ~90 min, ~₩4,750.
Taxi
- Time
- 70–85 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 Seongdong (Seongsu) 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
Seongdong (Seongsu) draws about 21,871 foreign visitors a day — ranked #6 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 Seongdong (Seongsu) — 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 Seongsu?
Buses end between roughly 10 and 11:30 PM, so a late-night taxi is the realistic option — see this page's estimate.
Q. There are only two bus routes to Seongdong — what's the backup?
Routes 6013 and 6010 are the only direct buses, so if timings don't fit, take AREX to Seoul Station, Line 1 one stop to City Hall, then Line 2 to Seongsu — two transfers, about 73 minutes on the express train (90 on the all-stop), immune to road traffic.
Q. Best way to the Seongsu cafe district specifically?
Route 6013 is the simplest direct option for Seongsu. By rail, change at Seoul Station to Line 1 for one stop to City Hall, then take Line 2 to Seongsu Station, putting you within walking range of the main cafe streets.