Incheon Airport → Hongdae
Mapo-gu, west Seoul · the fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to get there.
Quick answer
The easiest way to Hongdae is the Airport Limousine Bus 6015 — direct, no transfer, about 55 min (approx) for ₩17,000. For speed and budget, take the AREX train + Metro — about 53 min, ~₩3,350 with one transfer.
Airport Limousine Bus
- Time
- ~55 min (approx)
- Fare
- ₩17,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Direct airport bus to Hongdae — luggage stored free in the hold. Pay by T-money card or cash on board.
AREX Train + Metro
- Time
- ~53 min
- Fare
- ~₩3,350
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
The AREX all-stop train stops at Hongik Univ Station directly — no transfer needed. This is usually the easiest and cheapest way to Hongdae.
Taxi
- Time
- 50–65 min (approx)
- Fare
- approx ₩55,000–80,000
- Transfers
- No transfer — direct
Door-to-door, fastest off-peak but the priciest. Metered; expressway toll included. International Taxi (orange) has English-speaking drivers.
Fares compared
By train
Direct — no transfer
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.
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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)