Airports
< Incheon International Airport (ICN) >
< Gimpo International Airport (GMP) >
*Photo source: Incheon Airport, Korea Airports Corporation
INCHEON AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
There are various options for transportation to and from Incheon International Airport (Incheon gukjegonghang):
- Airport Railroad Express(AREX): Take the AREX from Incheon Airport to Seoul station (Seoul-yeok) in just 43–51 minutes (express train) or 59–66 minutes (all-stop train) (access to metro lines 1, 4, GTX-A, and Gyeongui-Jungang Line).
- Taxi/Ridesharing: Taxis are available the airport, with an approximate travel time of 60–90 minutes to Coex, depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services such as Uber, Kakao T, and k.ride are also available.
- Airport Bus: Airport bus services and normal bus services connect the airport directly with key locations in Seoul. From Seoul, the metro provides connection to Coex.
< Incheon International Airport (Terminal 1) Bus Stop Guide >
< Incheon International Airport (Terminal 2) Bus Stop Guide >
*Photo source: Incheon Airport Terminal 1, Incheon Airport Terminal 2
GIMPO AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
There are various options for transportation to and from Gimpo International Airport (Gimpo gukjegonghang):
- Airport Railroad Express(AREX): Take the AREX from Gimpo Airport to Seoul Station (Seoul-yeok) in just 22 minutes (all-stop train) (access to metro lines 1, 4, GTX-A, and Gyeongui-Jungang Line).
- Subway: The suburban railway line 7 takes around 59 minutes from the airport to City Hall station (Sicheongyeok) and the suburban railway line 9 takes around 51 minutes (express train) and 1 hour 19 minutes (normal train) to the congress center (“Bongeunsa” station).
- Taxi/Ridesharing: Taxis are available at the airport, with an approximate travel time of 30–80 minutes to Coex, depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services such as Uber, Kakao T, and K.ride are also available.
- Airport Bus: Airport bus services and normal bus services connect the airport directly with key locations in Seoul. From Seoul, the metro provides connection to Coex.
< Gimpo International Airport (1F) Bus Stop Guide >
< Gimpo International Airport (2F) Bus Stop Guide >
Train Station
< Seoul Station >
*Photo source: Seoul Station
Seoul Station is one of the major transportation hubs in Republic of Korea, connecting Seoul to nationwide through KTX high-speed trains, regional rail services, and airport connections. It serves as a convenient gateway for travelers visiting Seoul.
From Seoul Station to Coex:
Coex can be accessed from Seoul Station by taking Subway Line 1 and transferring to either Line 2 (Samseong Station) or Line 9 (Bongeunsa Station).
Getting Around Seoul
< Climate Card >
< Seoul Bike >
*Photo source: Seoul Metropolitan, Bikeseoul
Seoul boasts an excellent public transportation system, making it easy to get around the city:
- Subway: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway network consists of 24 lines (lines 1 to 9 and other special lines) and operates frequently. Coex is served by line 2 (“Samseong” station), line 9 (“Bongeunsa” station), and line 7 (“Cheongdam” station).
- Buses: Seoul’s extensive bus networks provide convenient options for travel within the city.
- Tickets: Public transport cards can be purchased at the airport, stations, or convenience stores. A single journey costs around 1,650 WONS. We recommend to get the “Climate Card” pass, covering metro and bus for 7 days for 20,000 WONS.
- Bike Rental: Seoul offers rental bikes for short-distance travel. Services like Ttareungyi operate across the city
Parking
< Coex Parking Layout >
* There are 1 to 5 gates.
*Photo source: Coex
If you are traveling by car, several parking options are available near Coex:
- Coex Parking Garage (B2F–B4F and Rooftop): These garages are located directly within the exhibition center and offer ample parking spaces.
- On-Street Parking: Limited on-street parking is available near Coex, and please note that Seoul on-street parking zones are time-restricted and controlled.