Incheon Airport to Hongdae
Hongdae is the lively area around Hongik University in Mapo-gu, known for cafés, nightlife and live music. Hongik Univ. Station is on Line 2 and the AREX airport railroad.
- Airport buses2 (Airport Limousine)
- Adult fareKRW 17,000
- From the airport (day buses)05:14 – 23:29
- Bus stops here2
By bus
These airport buses stop within about 0.9 km of the centre of Hongdae. 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 | Hongik University, Seogyo-dong Ryse Hotel | KRW 17,000 | Weekdays: 05:14 – 23:29 · Weekends & public holidays: 05:24 – 23:29 | 6A-1 (F1) | Basement 1, No.30 platform |
Bus, AREX and taxi compared
AREX stops in Hongdae at Hongik University Station (station A03). You can change there to Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line.
| Option | Adult fare | First – last from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Airport bus (day routes) | KRW 17,000 | 05:14 – 23:29 |
| AREX all-stop train | Terminal 1: KRW 4,650 Terminal 2: KRW 5,250 | From Terminal 1: 05:14 – 23:38 From Terminal 2: 05:08 – 23:32 |
| Taxi (metered, standard) | Terminal 1: KRW 40,700 – 48,500 Terminal 2: KRW 44,800 – 52,800 | Any time. Tolls are extra; 22:00–04:00 adds 20–40%. |
The last AREX time is the last train that really reaches Hongik University Station. The operator publishes AREX journey times only for the whole run to Seoul Station: 59 minutes from Terminal 1 and 66 minutes from Terminal 2 on the all-stop train. Details: AREX Hongik University Station.
Taxi: daytime estimate for the 48.5 km from Terminal 1 (53.9 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
The last AREX all-stop train that reaches Hongik University Station leaves Terminal 1 at 23:38 and Terminal 2 at 23:32.
Taxis run all night. A standard taxi from Terminal 1 at 23:30 would cost about KRW 57,000 – 67,900 here, because 23:00–02:00 adds a 40% surcharge. Tolls are extra.
These night buses stop in Hongdae. Their departure times run past midnight.
| Bus | Operator | Stops in this area | Adult fare | First – last from the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6002 Night | Airport Limousine | Hongik University | KRW 17,000 | 23:40 – 04:40 |
Map of the bus stops
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Bus stops in Hongdae
Nearby areas
Sinchon · Gongdeok & Mapo · Sangam & Digital Media City · Yeouido
Source: Airport Limousine official pages (linked on each route page). Last checked 2026-11-08. Times can shift with traffic and weather.