The fastest way from Incheon Int’l Airport to Seoul

Airport Railroad (AREX) provides FREE shuttle bus service to

affiliated hotels for all AREX Express Train passengers

Airport Railroad (AREX) Express Train?
Express Train is the fastest and most comfortable Premium train that runs nonstop between Incheon Int’l Airport and Seoul Station and It provides specialized services and amenities to passengers.

Journey Time :
Incheon Int'l Airport 1 ~ Seoul Station : 43Minutes
Incheon Int'l Airport 2 ~ Seoul Station : 51Minutes

Train Operation : Every 40 minutes - approximately
* (After 8pm, train from Incheon Airport runs every 50-60mins)

Fare : Adult : KRW 9,000 / Child* : KRW 7,000
*Child: 6 - 12 years old

Step1

There are three(3) places where you can buy Airport Railroad Express Train

Ticket after you have arrived in Incheon Int’l Airport.

① Information Center of Incheon Int’l Airport T1 Station
② AREX Travel Center (Information Center of B1 Floor of Incheon Int’l Airport T1 & T2)
③ Information Booth No.45 (Entrance of Incheon Int’l Airport T1)
* You can buy the ticket at Ticket Vending Machine too

* Types of card available to buy tickets

Step2

To board the train, pass through the Airport Railroad Express Train gate

The boarding gate for All-Stop Train and Express Train is different,

Please check before you board.

※ Special Benefits of Express Train

Available for free of City Airport Terminal
Cabin Crew Service
Use Customer Lounge of Seoul Station/Incheon Int’l Aiport Station
Porter service(Seoul Station)
Pre-assigned seat system
Toilet in a train(dual use for the disabled)
Carrier Rack in a train
Electric Cart Service(Incheon Int’l Airport Station)
Free Wi-Fi Service

Step3

After you get off at Seoul Station,

look for the boarding place for shuttle bus.

▼ Shuttle Bus Departure Time ▼
* Bus schedule may change due to traffic congestion.
* Bus frequency may change, please inquire at the hotel before taking the bus.

*Shuttle bus schedule might be different. Kindly visit AREX website or contact the hotel

*Note
The purchase of Airport Railroad Express Train ticket is available at the following hotels: Skypark Hotel, Courtyard Namdaemun Hotel.


- For more information about AREX train timetable, go to http://event.arex.or.kr/main.do or https://www.arex.or.kr/main.do

-Updated on 18 November 2018-

Famous Dessert in Hongdae - Kiss the Tiramisu

- Kiss the Tiramisu store is no longer available in Hongdae -

(Updated on 9 August 2018)

Are you an ice-cream lover? If yes, you must have heard about this popular Kiss the Tiramisu ice-cream, which is one of the must-eat in Hongdae.

There are two stores in Hongdae. The first Kiss the Tiramisu store is located along the main shopping street of Hongdae. There is always a long queue at the store especially during Summer. Note that this is a takeaway Tiramisu ice-cream. There is no seat available in the shop.

This place is totally a must-visit if you are an ice-cream lover or tiramisu lover! Since it's a takeaway ice-cream, you can also eat it while you shop or watch street performance in Hongdae.

Kiss the Tiramisu, Hongdae Main Store

The second store of Kiss the Tiramisu is located at El Cube. There is LINE Friends Store in this building too. Besides that, you can also shop for clothes. (Bonus: Immediate tax refund is available!)

Kiss the Tiramisu at El Cube

El Cube by Lotte Department Store

Tiramisu Ice-cream (KRW 4,900)

Menu

We have a small tip for you! If you buy the Tiramisu Ice-cream, you can head over to the 4th floor of El Cube building to enjoy their FREE sky park. You may ask the staff when you purchase the ice-cream.

Store Directory

Getting here:
Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX and Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 9.

Follow the map below for directions.

[Information about Kiss the Tiramisu at El Cube]

[Information about Kiss the Tiramisu, Hongdae Main Store]

[Information of AREX Station] Gyeyang Station

As Summer is approaching, school holiday and vacation is also just around the corner. Before your vacation, how about taking the Airport Railroad to visit one of the places nearby? Let's go to Gyeyang Station that is located along Ara Waterway. It is also the first Incheon subway line station in Seoul.

1. Gyeyang Station Building

Gyeyang Station (Airport Railroad Line) is wide and nicely arranged. When you get off from Airport Railroad Line, turn your head around and you will see the exit where the platform and ticket gate is. In addition, there is a toilet after the ticket gate, just like Geomam Station, so it is convenient for the passengers. There is an automated external defibrillator located in between ticket gate and escalator.

The entrance/exit of the Gyeyang Station can be easily found, as it is located next to the AREX Information Counter. There is a staff at the counter and it is not far from the station office. You can always get information if needed.

  

Beside the ticket gate, there is a vending machine whereby you can buy the ticket for Airport Railroad or recharge your transportation card. Because the ticket vending machines are all gathered at one place, it can lessen the unnecessary crowd.

  

After you get off the ticket gate, the bus information is available on the right side. Below it, you can find money changing machine and locker. Also, there is a machine for you to do simple medical check.

Outside the entrance/exit of Gyeyang Station, there is a nursery room. You may use it after you ask the staff.

  

The area outside Gyeyang Station is much wider as compared to other stations. Also, there are more places for passengers to park their bicycle and more benches to rest. There is bicycle rental shop and smoking area. At this place, you can smoke without seeing people that walk pass.

2. Facilities

Inside the station, there is With-me convenient store, Cafe Tous les Jours, Cafe Del Tren and Mat-King Eomuk whereby it can help the passengers who are hungry or people who need any items in an emergency. Note: There is special promotion in Cafe Tour les Jours (Gyeyang Station), so you can enjoy a cup of nice coffee and delicious doughnuts with good price.

In Gyeyang Station, there is an Automatic Certificate Issuance Machine and ATM that is available for deposit and withdrawal of USD. At the Automatic Certificate Issuance Machine, registration of citizenship, health and welfare, certificate of national tax and other documents can be issued and the surcharge is different according to the types of documents. However, certificate of family relationship is not available here.

<Charges for Issuance of Civil Documents Machine>

Registration of Citizenship, health and welfare, certificate of military service, certificate of national tax, certificate of education (except for University) - FREE

Local taxes details - Within Jurisdiction: KRW 800, Outside of the jurisdiction: Not available

Car - KRW300, Construction Machinery - KRW500.

Original registration of agricultural land document - KRW1,000.

<Currency available for withdrawal>

USD $100, $10, $1.

*USD $1 - only available for withdrawal via KB Network Exchange / foreign currency gifticon

*KRW10,000

<Currency available for deposit>

No limitation.

For deposit and withdrawal of USD, it is available for KRW 1mil. per transaction and KRW 6mil. per day.

(Information above as of 2017.06.12)

3. Transfer

You can transfer to Incheon Line 1 at Gyeyang Station (Airport Railroad). It is also the first station of Incheon Line 1. The transfer gate is located in between the Airport Railroad ticket gate and convenient store. You can transfer using the stairs or elevator.

Seoul Station || Nae-ga Jjimdak Restaurant (내가한찜닭 서울역점)

Jjimdak (찜닭) is one of the famous food in Korea. Have you heard of Andong Jjimdak? Andong is one of the cities in Korea and the place is famous for their traditional mask dance and jjimdak. So, what is jjimdak?

As you can see from the picture below, jjimdak is actually Korean spicy braised chicken. It has chicken, dumplings, noodles, rice cake, potatoes, onion, carrots, and other vegetables served in sweet-and-spicy soy-based sauce.

Spicy Jjimdak (Boneless Chicken) Medium - KRW25,000 

If you love spicy food, you have to try their Spicy Jjimdak. The sauce is more spicy as compared to the normal Jjimdak and it taste so delicious! However, if you are not able to take too spicy food, go for the normal Andong Jjimdak.

Also, if you are a cheese lover, it is recommended for you to try the cheese Jjimdak. You will fall in love with it.

Check out the menu below. We have translated it into English for your convenience. Price starting from KRW17,000 for Small (for 2 person), KRW25,000 for Medium (perfect for 3-4 person), and KRW 34,000-37,000 for Large.

It is very spacious inside the restaurant. For family traveling with children, this is a good place to go. (Bonus: they have baby chair too!)

 This restaurant is located in Seoul Station Exit 11. If you are transferring to KTX or other train at Seoul Station, head over to this restaurant and have your lunch or dinner before boarding. Also, many tourists are visiting Seoul Station for Seoullo 7017 or to buy food and souvenirs in Lotte Mart. How about giving this Jjimdak restaurant a try?

How to get to this restaurant?

Get off at Seoul Station (Airport Railroad Line, Seoul Subway Line 1,4) Exit 11. The restaurant is located just right outside Exit 11.

 Look out for Exit 11 signboard

Walk up the staircase

] You will see Nae-ga Jjimdak Restaurant once you get out from exit 11.

Outside the Restaurant

[Hongdae] What to Eat in Hongdae - Made by O:Z (메이드바이오즈)

There are many good restaurants in Hongdae. One of the best restaurants that we want to recommend you to visit is Made by [O:Z] Restaurant (메이드바이오즈). This place is perfect for those who love cheese. Why? Because they serve you with a few types of cheese whereby you can eat it with the meat.

This place is usually crowded during mealtime. Try to come here earlier to beat the crowd, or you might need to wait for some time during peak hours.

Types of Menu:

1 - Squid (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)

2 - Squid + meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)*

3 - Chicken meat (5 types of Cheese + Toppings)*

*Add KRW1,000 per person for Menu (2) and (3).

Set / Price**:

2 person - KRW 23,800

3 person - KRW 32,700

4 person - KRW 39,600

**Price as of June 2017

Spicy Level Adjustment:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4 (Most Spicy)

There is a small pan for you to cook the cheese. You may add some meat or vegetables on top of the cheese to make a nice shape. After that, upload it on your social media accounts.

BONUS: If you upload photos on Facebook or Instagram, you may get a free drink or rice balls (주먹밥). Find out more about this event on the menu board that can be found on each table. (Or ask the staff for more information)

No idea what kind of shape to make with your cheese?

Check out their Instagram for ideas: https://www.instagram.com/made_by_oz/

Made by OZ is located on the 2nd floor.

How to get to Made by [O:Z] Restaurant?

Take the Airport Railroad Line or Seoul Subway Line 2 to Hongik University Station and get off at Exit 9. Walk towards the Hongik University main gate. The restaurant is located about 3 mins away from Hongik University main gate. Check out the map below for clearer directions.

[Information about Made by O:Z Restaurant, Hongdae]
Address: 358-36 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact Number: 02-3144-3922
Operating Hours: 11:00 - 22:30
Getting here: Hongik University Station (Airport Railroad AREX and Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 9
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebyoz1/