[Information about AREX Station] Yeongjong Station

Airport Railroad Yeongjong Station is located in between Unseo Station and Geomam Station. Let's check out this quiet and peaceful station!

1) Station Building

Yeongjong Station is considered a small station. If you are taking the Airport Railroad train to Incheon International Airport, you will definitely pass by this station. Whether you are heading towards the Incheon Int'l Airport direction or downtown Seoul direction, you will be using the same platform.

When you take the staircase or escalator to go up, you will arrive at the ticket gate. For the commutation ticket holders, there is a special card tagging machine.

If you get off at Yeongjong Station Exit 1, you will come to the station building. Basically, all the facilities of this station are gathered at Exit 1.

You will be able to see the Customer Information Center right in front of you whereas Ticket Vending Machine and Nursery is located beside it.

In front of the Nursery, there are benches where you can sit and rest while waiting for the train. Also, the toilets are located near the entrance/exit of the station building.

2) Interior and Exterior of the Station Building

At the entrance/exit of the station, there is electronic message board located above the door.

You may take the staircase, escalator or elevator to get out from the station.

There is a mural art that explains the historical facts about the region where Yeongjong Station is. It is located just right outside the station. This will be useful to you when you feel bored while waiting for the bus or taxi. 

Also, the bus stop and taxi stand is located right outside the station. First, you will come to one bus stop. Cross over to the opposite to get to the taxi stand. From the taxi stand, cross over to the opposite again and there is another bus stop.

On the first floor of the station, there is a parking space for bicycle, motorcycle/bike and car (with fee).

<Airport Railroad Yeongjong Station Car Park - Parking Fee>

Basic - 10 minutes: KRW 300

One Day: KRW 7,000

One Month: KRW 70,000

3) Facilities

There is GS25 convenient store in Yeongjong Station. You will be able to see the store when you enter the station.

There are signs showing the Customer Information Center, Nursery and Ticket Vending Machine. Even if you are not familiar with Korean words, you can recognize those signs easily.

If there is no one at the Customer Information Center, you may press the bell to ask for help.

Starting from 1st July, Yeongjong Station Exit 2 will be available. This will be more convenient for many passengers. (Information as of 02.07.2017)

[Seoul Station] Cafe near Seoul Station - Cafe IMT

There are many nice cafes around Seoul Station. If you have a few hours in Seoul Station before boarding the KTX or Airport Railroad (AREX) Train, you can visit Cafe IMT which is located near Seoul Station Exit 11. 

Cafe IMT is known as Cafe In My Time. They have many branches in Seoul and each branch has different interior design. The Cafe IMT Seoul Station branch is a 4-storey building with spacious interior.

The 4-storey Cafe IMT building is located just 5 minutes walk from Seoul Station Exit 11. When you get out from Seoul Station Exit 11, turn right and walk uphill. On the first junction, turn right and you will see Cafe IMT across the road. The cafe is really easy to find.

You have to place your order and pick it up on the first floor. There are not many tables on first floor. If you like bigger space, you can proceed to second or third floor.

They are open from 7am until 11pm. If you are waiting for early train in Seoul Station, you can head over to Cafe IMT to have your breakfast and coffee. Likewise, if you have a night train, you can also grab some fruit juice or yogurt from this cafe.

Cafe IMT menu:

Americano - KRW 2,800

Cafe Latte - KRW 3,200

Hazelnut Latte - KRW 3,500

Yogurt - from KRW 4,300 

They serve many types of beverages such as coffee, juice, yogurt smoothie, etc. Besides that, they also serve sandwiches and bread. 

Seats on first floor

Hazelnut Latte - KRW 3,500

Second floor

Third floor

Third floor is very spacious and quiet. If you need some personal space to do your work or read some books, this place is perfect for you.

The cafe has very nice interior which makes it a good place for Instagram photos.

Not only Cafe IMT has very pretty interior which makes it a nice place for photos, it is also a quiet cafe with nice environment. If you need some quiet time to read some books or relax your mind, we recommend you to go to this cafe.


Taking the AREX Express Train to Incheon Int'l Airport? Why not stop by this cafe and grab a cup of coffee before boarding the train? You can takeout the drinks and enjoy it in the train too. :)

[Information about Cafe IMT, Seoul Station]

Address: 11-14 Dongja-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Directions: Seoul Station (Airport Railroad Line, Seoul Subway Line 1, 4) Exit 11. Walk about 5 mins.

Contact number: +82-2-753-8898
Operating Hours: 07:00 - 23:00

Website: www.cafeimt.com (Kor)

[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*

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