Getting Around Seoul & Gyeonggi
π Subway β Live Arrivals
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π Bus β Live Arrivals
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π Taxi
- Regular taxi: base fare β©4,800 for the first 1.6 km, then β©100 per 131 m. Late night (23:00β02:00) adds 40%.
- Deluxe (black) taxi: base fare β©7,000 for the first 3 km β bigger car, higher price.
- Always insist on the meter. If a driver refuses the meter or names a fixed price, walk away and take the next taxi. The price checker on the Fair Price Guide tells you what a ride should cost.
- At the airport: use the official taxi stand. Meter + highway tolls.
βοΈ Airport to City
- AREX Express: Incheon Airport β Seoul Station, about 43 minutes, every 30β40 minutes.
- AREX All-stop: Same route with stops (Hongik University, Gongdeok). T-money works.
- Airport limousine bus: To Myeongdong, Hongdae, Gangnam, Jamsil β 60β90 minutes depending on traffic.
- Taxi: Meter + tolls from the official taxi stand. Late night, use the N6000-series night buses.
π² Ddareungi (Seoul Public Bikes)
Seoul's public bike share. Rent with the Ddareungi app or a T-money card at a station kiosk. A 1-day pass is the simplest option for visitors. Bikes must be returned to a Ddareungi station β check the app for the nearest one before you ride off.
π³ T-money Card
One card for subway, bus and convenience stores. Buy at any convenience store for about 4,000 KRW and top up with cash. Tap in and out on every ride β transfers within 30 minutes are discounted.
π° Fair Prices β Don't Get Overcharged
Know the normal price before you ride: taxi base fare β©4,800, night surcharges, and what to do if a driver refuses the meter.
π Travel Korea Broke
Travelling on almost no money? Jjimjilbang nights, market meals, free museums, and β©30,000 / β©50,000 daily budget plans β plus a budget calculator.