[AREX - All Stop Train] From Incheon Int'l Airport to Seoul

There are two types of Airport Railroad (AREX) train from Incheon Int'l Airport to downtown Seoul, namely All Stop Train and Express Train. Let's take a look at how to take the AREX All Stop Train when you arrive in Incheon Int'l Airport.



AREX All stop Train is a Commuter Train connected to Seoul Metro lines, helping you to travel to Incheon Int'l Airport, Seoul and other surrounding areas. All Stop Train stops at 12 stations from Incheon Int'l Airport to Seoul Station.

*Source: http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do

1) Finding Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal Station


Airport Railroad is located at B1 Floor of Transport Center. When you have arrived at the arrival hall of Incheon Int'l Airport, look for "Airport Railroad" signboard and head towards B1 Floor of Transport Center to get to Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal Station.

When you arrive at B1 Floor, look for a blue sign that says "All Stop Train". There are ticket vending machines located right below the sign, which is at the entrance of the Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal Station.

2) Buying Train Tickets



There are few ways to purchase the Airport Railroad train ticket.



- Buy Single Journey Card at the Ticket Vending Machine.

- Buy prepaid transportation card (eg. T-money, Cash Bee, etc) in the convenient store upon arrival at Incheon Airport.

- Recharge prepaid transportation card at convenience store / Ticket vending machine.



BONUS: You can find Korea Tour Card Vending Machine at this place too.



Korea Tour Card works as a transportation card (T-money) and gives you other discount benefits. It costs KRW4,000 for the card and you have to recharge the card on the ticket vending machine which is located just right behind it.

 Korea Tour Card Vending Machine

All Stop Train fare is different according to your destination. If you are using transportation card, the fare starts from KRW 900 to KRW 4,150 (Adult). However, if you are purchasing the single journey card, you need to pay extra KRW 100 and a deposit of KRW 500 (refund at arrival station).



After you have purchased a ticket or prepared the transportation card, head over to the ticket gate of All Stop Train.

Make sure you go to the correct platform

(Boarding place for Express Train and All Stop Train is different)

After you pass through the ticket gate, take the escalator down to the boarding area.

Boarding Platform to take the All Stop Train

3) Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal Station Time Table

You can find the departure time from Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal Station to the other Airport Railroad stations at the boarding area. One of the biggest advantage of taking Airport Railroad (AREX) train is that you can estimate your departure and arrival time. This will help you to save your time and ease your itinerary planning. You may also check the total journey time that will take to arrive at your destination.

First All Stop Train from Incheon Int'l Airport to downtown Seoul >> 05:23

Last All Stop Train from Incheon Int'l Airport to downtown Seoul >> 23:57

Isn't it easy to take the Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport to downtown Seoul? It is fast, cheap and easy! For more information about Airport Railroad All Stop Train, check out AREX website at http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do. 

[Information of AREX Station] Cheongna Int'l City Station

Cheongna Int'l City is one of the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ). This city is the first among the free economic zone cities that is reachable by Airport Railroad from Seoul. Let's take the Airport Railroad to the development district of economy and trade that is near the Incheon Int'l Airport - Cheongna Int'l City Station.

1) Station Building

When you arrive at the Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line), both northbound and southbound line will arrive at the same platform. At both side, the platform gap between the train car and station platform is wide. Therefore, please be extra careful when you get in and off the train.

At the Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line),
the distance between platform and station building is far. It is a pedestrian bridge with the width of approximately 11 car lanes. The passage is straight and without any curves. Once you have walked through the passage, it makes you feel like you have arrived at the immigration of the airport. In fact, the editor has seen many passengers carrying luggage that makes this place feels a lot like an airport.

If you turn to the left, you will see a long escalator. Once you come down from the escalator, you can exit through the ticket gate.

Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line) Exit 1 is where the bus and taxi stops are located while Exit 2 leads to the car park.

There is a place to keep your bicycle outside the station building. It is free-of-charge and the method to use it is explained with pictures that can be found beside the storage area. You can set password (4-digit), which will prevent your bicycle from being stolen.

<How to use the bicycle storage (Same for both keeping and collecting)>

1. Grab the handle of the bicycle rack

2. Open the door and pull the handle to the end.

3. Push down the handle slowly.

4. Lift the front wheel of the bicycle.

5. Place the bicycle at the round bar.

6. Grab the handle of the bicycle rack and pull it up slowly.

7. Push the handle to the end.

8. Check and confirm that the door is closed properly.

At the Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line), there is a smoking area. Beside the smoking area, there are benches available.

2. Facilities 

Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line) utilized the small area and has prepared some convenient facilities. There is a nursery beside the information center. In addition, With Me convenient store and the toilet are located right next to it. Across the information center, you will see Paris Baguette and right beside it is Exit 2 that leads to the car park.

There is Kookmin Bank ATM beside the Exit 1 where you can use it for simple bank services.

3. The Special Feature of Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line)

In front of Cheongna Int'l City Station (Airport Railroad Line), there is a bus stop and taxi stop that goes to Cheongna Int'l City. The bus stop is located right in front of the station and taxi stop is located opposite it. Whether you are taking the northbound line or southbound line, you have to board on the same bus stop. Therefore, it is recommended that you ask the bus driver to check on the bus direction before you board it.

Trick Eye Museum in Hongdae

There are a few Trick Eye Museums in Korea. There is one in Seoul, one in Jeju and one in Busan. Today, we will introduce the Trick Eye Museum that can be found in one of the most popular areas in Seoul - Hongdae.

Seoul Trick Eye Museum is located in the famous shopping street of Hongdae. In the same building, there is Ice Museum and Love Museum too.

Entrance to the Trick Eye Museum ticket counter

Ticket counter

When you purchase the ticket, the staff will explain to you about the Trick Eye App that enriches your experience in the Trick Eye Museum. Trick Eye Museum is world’s first museum to apply AR technology to artworks. At some of the trick eye paintings, if you take photos or videos using the app, you will be able to see some special effects. Don't forget to download this! There is also free wi-fi in this place for you to use freely.

Tips: Recharge your camera or phone to the max before coming to this place and be prepared to take a lot of cool photos.

Do you want to dance with her? 

There are some ideas of how to pose with the Trick Art. Follow their way or be creative and come out with your own unique pose.

For those who are traveling with children, it is recommended to visit this place because children will definitely enjoy themselves here. It is fun to come here with your friends too! Think of funny poses together with your friends! Meanwhile, if you are visiting this place alone, don't be afraid to ask other people to take photos for you. Be it alone or with friends/family, for sure you can enjoy in this place.

When you are done visiting the Trick Eye Museum, go over to the Ice Museum to cool down. It was -5 degree Celsius on the day we visited.

Ice Museum

Price for Trick Eye Museum + Ice Museum:
KRW 18,000 (Adult)
KRW 12,000 (Children - Under 18)

[ Information about Trick Eye Museum, Hongdae]

Address:
B2 floor, Seogyo Plaza 20 Hongikro 3gil, Mapogu, Seoul.

Opening Hours:
09:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:00)

Directions:
Take Airport Railroad Line to Hongik University (Or Seoul Subway Line 2), get off at Exit 9.

Website:
http://trickeye.com/seoul/en

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]