Incheon Airport to Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the centre of the government district, beside Gwanghwamun Square.
- Airport buses5 (Airport Limousine, K Airport Limousine)
- Adult fareKRW 17,000 – 18,000
- From the airport (day buses)05:14 – 23:29
- Bus stops here6
By bus
These airport buses stop within about 0.9 km of the centre of Gwanghwamun. The platform is where you board at the airport; follow the signs at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
| Bus | Operator | Stops in this area | Adult fare | First – last from the airport | Platform T1 | Platform T2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6002 | Airport Limousine | Jongno 1-ga, Four Seasons Hotel | KRW 17,000 | Weekdays: 05:14 – 23:29 · Weekends & public holidays: 05:24 – 23:29 | 6A-1 (F1) | Basement 1, No.30 platform |
| 6005 | Airport Limousine | Gwanghwamun (New Seoul/New Kukje Hotel) | KRW 17,000 | 07:09 – 22:54 | 1F, 5B-3 | B1F, No.28 platform |
| 6011 | Airport Limousine | Anguk Station, Gyeongbok-gung Station | KRW 17,000 | 05:24 – 23:14 | 5B-3 | B1F, No.31 |
| 6701 | K Airport Limousine | Gwanghwamun (New Seoul/New Kukje Hotel), Gwanghwamun (Koreana Hotel) | KRW 18,000 | 05:15 – 22:25 | Bus stops 3B, 4A (1 Level) | Bus Stop 18, 19 (B1 Level) |
Bus and taxi compared
AREX does not stop in Gwanghwamun, so the choice here is between the bus and a taxi. Routes that combine AREX with the subway are not on this page yet.
| Option | Adult fare | First – last from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Airport bus (day routes) | KRW 17,000 – 18,000 | 05:14 – 23:29 |
| Taxi (metered, standard) | Terminal 1: KRW 45,700 – 53,800 Terminal 2: KRW 49,000 – 57,300 | Any time. Tolls are extra; 22:00–04:00 adds 20–40%. |
Taxi: daytime estimate for the 55.1 km from Terminal 1 (59.5 km from Terminal 2), by road without traffic. The range allows for some slow traffic. How it is worked out, and the other taxi types: taxi fare calculator.
Late at night
Taxis run all night. A standard taxi from Terminal 1 at 23:30 would cost about KRW 64,000 – 75,300 here, because 23:00–02:00 adds a 40% surcharge. Tolls are extra.
These night buses stop in Gwanghwamun. Their departure times run past midnight.
| Bus | Operator | Stops in this area | Adult fare | First – last from the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6002 Night | Airport Limousine | Four Seasons Hotel | KRW 17,000 | 23:40 – 04:40 |
Map of the bus stops
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Bus stops in Gwanghwamun
- Gyeongbok-gung Station — buses 6011
- Four Seasons Hotel — buses 6002, N6002
- Jongno 1-ga — buses 6002
- Anguk Station — buses 6011
- Gwanghwamun (Koreana Hotel) — buses 6701
- Gwanghwamun (New Seoul/New Kukje Hotel) — buses 6005, 6701
Nearby areas
City Hall & Seoul Plaza · Jongno & Insadong · Myeongdong · Seoul Station
Source: Airport Limousine, K Airport Limousine official pages (linked on each route page). Last checked 2026-11-08. Times can shift with traffic and weather.