[AREX - Express Train] How to take Airport Railroad Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport

"Express Train is a Premium train that runs nonstop between Incheon Int’l Airport and Seoul Station (and vice versa), fastest and most comfortable and it provides specialized services and amenities to passengers."

As you may already know, Airport Railroad (AREX) Express Train is the fastest way to get from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station and vice versa. In this post, we will show you how to take the AREX Express Train in Seoul Station to get to Incheon Int'l Airport.

When you have arrived in Seoul Station, look for Airport Railroad Terminal. After you have entered this place, take the escalator down to B2 floor where AREX ticketing area is.

AREX Seoul Station

It is located at B2 floor, Seoul Station.
 

AREX Seoul Station to take Express Train

There are two ways to buy AREX Express Train ticket:
1. Buy it at the Express Train Tickets Counter
2. Buy it at the Express Train Ticket Vending machine

AREX Express Train Ticket Counter at Seoul Station

AREX Express Train Ticket Machine at Seoul Station

AREX Express Train Ticket Machine

Express Train Schedule from Seoul Station - Incheon Int'l Airport Station

AREX Express Train Ticket

After you buy the ticket, head over to the boarding area.

You can check the departure and arrival time on the ticket. Your seat number will also be written on the ticket. Please take note that you will also be given another card that looks like subway ticket. You need to use it to tap on the ticket gate. Please keep the card with you until you have arrived in Incheon Int'l Airport.

Look for the orange colour sign board that says "Express Train Track". After you enter the ticket gate, take the elevator down to B7 where you will board the Express Train.

AREX Express Train Ticket Gate

AREX Express Train Ticket Gate

Board the Express Train at B7 floor.

Bound for Incheon Int'l Airport

Luggage area in the AREX Express Train

AREX Express Train There is FREE Wi-Fi in the Express Train! AREX Express Train_FREE WIFI

AREX Express Train Fare:
Adult - KRW 8,000
Child - KRW 6,900

You need to pay KRW 500 deposit when you purchase the ticket. Don't be surprised when they charge you KRW 8,500 for the Express Train Ticket. Upon arrival in Incheon Int'l Airport Station, you can get the refund at the Deposit Refund Machine located just right outside the ticket gate in Incheon Int'l Airport Station. Don't forget to get your deposit back.
 

Deposit Refund Machine at Incheon Airport Station

When you arrived in Incheon Int'l Airport Station, you will come out to this area.

Express Train Ticket Gate in Incheon Int'l Airport Station. 

Arrived at Incheon Airport Station

Isn't it easy to take the AREX Express Train to Incheon Int'l Airport? It only takes 43 minutes to get to Incheon Int'l Airport from Seoul Station! AREX Express Train is fast, easy and comfortable! We hope to see you on board soon.

For more information about AREX Express Train, visit our website. *click here*

Read more about:
- AREX Seoul Station
- Discount for AREX Express Train Ticket
- Facilities in AREX Seoul Station
- Things to do near AREX Seoul Station
 

[Hyehwa Station] Ihwa-dong and Naksan Park (JTBC Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and SBS Doctors Filming Locations)

There are many things to do and see near Hyehwa Station. One of them is Daehangno (University Street), the former location of Seoul National University, which is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This is one of the popular areas that many young people like to hang out. Besides that, many people would also go to Daehangno to watch stage/art performance and musical performance in the theatre. Other than Daehangno, Ihwa-dong Mural Village and Naksan Park, located just 10 minutes away from Hyehwa Station, are also popular among the tourists.

Ihwa-dong mural village

View from Ihwa-dong mural village

For travellers who have 24 hours stopover in Seoul and want to get to this place, you can take the Airport Railroad train from Incheon International Airport to Seoul Station and transfer to Seoul Subway Line 4, which will bring you to Hyehwa Station.

If you want to explore the neighbourhood near Hyehwa Station, which includes Daehangno and Ihwa-dong, here are some recommendations for you.

1) Ihwa-dong Mural Village

Ihwa-dong Mural Village is located about 10 mins from Hyehwa Station. As it says in the name, you can find many mural art in this village. To get to the village, you have to walk uphill. So, please remember to wear comfortably.

Ihwa-dong Mural Village map

Check out the sign board that shows you direction to Ihwa-dong Mural Village

Going uphill

There are many local shops selling very pretty handmade items. Do support them and buy some souvenirs to bring home. Also, there are also a few shops that offer "Old School Uniform Rental" whereby you can rent the old Korean school uniform and walk around while exploring this village. 

This is a residential area where people live. Therefore, there are a few things that you should take note.

- Please keep your voice low and do not scream when you are in this neighbourhood.

- Respect the residents' property in this neighbourhood (Do not enter their house or take photos of the interior of house without permission)

- Do not litter or dirty the place

Don't forget to visit the cafes in Ihwa-dong Mural Village too

2) Ihwa-dong Village Museum

JTBC Strong Woman Do Bong Soon starring Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young is one of the must watch korean dramas in 2017. If you are a fan of this drama, you will definitely remember this place. This is where the male lead actor Ahn Min Hyuk confessed to the female lead actress Do Bong Soon in the drama. The place that was filmed as Do Bong Soon's house is actually the Ihwa-dong Village Museum.

Image credit: http://tv.jtbc.joins.com/dobongsoon

Image credit: http://tv.jtbc.joins.com/dobongsoon

Next, this is the road outside the Ihwa-dong Village Museum. There were many scenes taken at this road. This is where Ahn Min Hyuk stopped his car when he sent Do Bong Soon home.

Do you know that this place also appeared in SBS drama entitled "Doctors" (2016)? This was used as Yoo Hye-Jung's house in the drama. Can't recall the scene? Check out the images below!

Image credit: http://program.sbs.co.kr/

Image credit: http://program.sbs.co.kr/

Image credit: http://program.sbs.co.kr/

3) Naksan Park

Image credit: Korea Tourism Organization Official Website

This place offers great view of the surrounding city of Seoul. It is also part of the Seoul Fortress Wall. Thus, it makes this place a great place for photos.

If you are a fan of the Korean drama "Strong Women Do Bong Soon" or "Doctors", Ihwa-dong is a must-visit place for you in your next trip to Korea! However, if you did not watch the two dramas, it is totally fine. This place is still worth visiting especially Naksan Park, where you can relax your mind and see amazing view of Seoul City.

See our previous post on Naksan Park at http://arexkorea.blogspot.kr/2016/02/romantic-seoul-night-view-lets-go-to.html.

Getting here:

Take Airport Railroad to Seoul Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 4 > Get off at Hyehwa Station, Exit 2.

[Information about AREX Station] Unseo Station

If you take the Airport Railroad from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport
Station, you will definitely pass through Unseo Station. Let's take a look at
what is in Unseo Station!

1) Station Building

Unseo Station is located near to town and in a big and wide building. If there is no
other subway line that can transfer at the station other than Airport Railroad,
the station building is usually small. However, Unseo Station is considered
spacious and it is sufficient for you to stay for a little while.

Unseo Station (Airport Railroad Line) has prepared a special ticket gate for the
convenience of the commutation ticket holder.
You can purchase the commutation ticket at the Ticket Vending machine located
right outside the ticket gate.

 

When you get out from Unseo Station Exit 1, you will come to a wide and spacious
area. There are some seats at the water fountain that is near to the road.
Because of this, Unseo Station plays an important role as station district to
the residents of this area.

 

After you pass through the pathway on the left side of the station, you will see the
bicycle parking rack. There is also a car park nearby. For passengers who drive
or ride a bicycle to the station, it is convenient to park your car or bicycle
and take the Airport Railroad.

2) Facilities

In Unseo Station, there is With Me convenient store that is available for tax
refund. When you come down from platform to the station building, there is a big
convenient store beside the escalator. Tax refund is available when you show
your passport and when you purchase from KRW 30,000 - KRW 199,999.

There is an automated external defibrillator outside the ticket gate. Besides that,
there is also ATM where you can withdraw foreign currency.

<Currency available for withdrawal>

USD$100, $10, $1.

*USD $1 - only available for withdrawal via KB Network Exchange / foreign currency
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*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 2017.06.26)

There is toilet and baggage locker on the left side near the entrance. On the right
side, there is Nature Republic and Cafe Deltren. You may enjoy a cup of
refreshing coffee and purchase some cosmetics.

If you take the small crossroad, you will come to the main street near the town.
In addition, Unseo Station provides bus transfer information. For those who
want to go to Yeongjong Sky City, you can get the information from the bus
transfer information or ask the staff at the information center.