Ⅰ. Access to the Show Venue
◈ Airport to COEX
■ Incheon International Airport’s(ICN) Public Airport Bus Stop
Airport Limousine
The best method of transportation from the Airport to the COEX is the Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) Airport Limousine buses, which make round-trips between the airport and the KCAT, departing every 20 minutes. The Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) is conveniently located close to the World Trade Center, Seoul.
| Destination | Bus Stop Number |
Bus Stops | First Bus |
Last Bus |
Interval (min.) |
Traveling Time (Min.) |
Fare (KRW) /single way |
Bus Service Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICN-Korea City Air Terminal |
4A, 10B |
Incheon Int’l Airport ↔ Samsung Stn. (COEX Venue) |
To Seoul 05:30 |
To Seoul 22:30 |
5~15 | 65 | 14,000 | Korea City Air Terminal 032 -743 -6660 |
| To Airport 05:20 |
To Airport 20:00 |
- Please be advised that the above schedule can be changed under certain conditions.
Gimpo Airport [ http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp ]
There are Limousine Buses running from Gimpo Airport to KCAT (the Korea City Air Terminal) near COEX Venue. The estimated travel time is about 45 minutes. Bus fare is KRW 6,500. You can also take the Subway from Gimpo Airport. Ride line #5 to Yeongdeungpo-gu Office and transfer to line #2, to Samsung Station. It should take approximately 65 minutes, and the fare is 1,400 won. For more subway information please see Seoul Metro: http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
| Destination | Bus Stop Number |
Bus Stops |
First Bus |
Last Bus |
Interval (min.) |
Traveling Time (Min.) |
Fare (KRW) /single way |
Bus Service Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMP-Korea City Air Terminal | 3 | Gimpo Int’l Airport ↔ Samsung Stn. (COEX Venue) |
To Seoul 07:35 |
To Seoul 22:20 |
5~15 | 45 | 6,500 | Korea City Air Terminal 032 -743 -6660 |
| To Airport 05:30 |
To Airport 20:00 |
High Speed Rail
You can also take a high speed train from Incheon International Airport to Gimpo Airport.
It takes roughly half an hour and costs 3,100 won. From Gimpo Aiport you can access the Seoul Subway system. For more information please see
Airport Express:
http://www.arex.or.kr/jsp/eng/main.jsp
| Category | Standard Minimum Fare(KRW) | Estimated hours to the show venue | Estimated fare to the show venues(KRW) | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 2,500 (Seoul) |
80 min | 80,000 |
|
| Deluxe Taxi | 4,500 | 80 min | 120,000 |
|
| Jumbo Taxi (Up to 9 people) |
4,500 | 80 min | 120,000 |
|
- The time and fare is estimated on condition that it is under normal traffic flow.
Ⅱ. Within the City
◈ Airport to COEX
A. TAXIS
Taxis are plentiful, clean, safe and inexpensive in Korea. There are taxi stands in most of the city areas, and taxis can be hailed on the streets and at taxi stands. In addition, certain taxis can be requested by phone, though the fare for these special call taxis (82-2-3431-5100) is somewhat higher than regular taxis. Most taxi drivers do not speak English, so it is advisable to tell him or her names of the different landmarks (e.g. major hotels or attractions) near your destination. Vacant taxis have red indicator lamps in front of the front passenger seat and on the roof.B. SUBWAY
The subway is the most efficient and convenient way for foreign travelers to get around in Seoul. Station names, ticket counters, and transfer signs are all clearly marked in English as well as Korean, the different lines are rotor-coded, and all trains have announcements in English and Korean. The subways themselves are clean and efficient, air-conditioned, and have automatic ticket dispensers and convenient bus connections. Fares are inexpensive, but do vary with service areas, so check the cost for your destination before purchasing a ticket from the ticket counter or dispenser.C. BUS
Arterial Bus (Blue Bus)
There are a total of 80 arterial bus (blue bus) routes, and 726 buses are in operation. This is more than a 50% decrease from the number of former long-distance bus routes, which amounted to about 200. The complicated bus routes are simplified into a route that penetrates Seoul along a South-North axis and an East-West axis, and has dramatically shortened the bus routes.
Among the new bus routes, about 20 bus routes are simplified from the old complicated bus routes.
Local Bus (Green Bus)
Around 2450 buses operate in the 292 local bus (green bus) routes located in areas where arterial bus routes don’t pass through. The local bus runs along a short route for passengers transferring to arterial buses or the subway, and is similar to the city bus and community shuttle bus
Among 292 routes, 136 routes are not revised from the old ones, 68 routes are shortened, and 19 routes are extended from the old routes. Especially, 48 new local bus routes are introduced, adding to the convenience to citizens.
Inter-city express bus (Red Bus)
The inter-city express bus is a bus that connects satellite cities to downtown Seoul. Passengers who wish to get to downtown areas in Seoul such as City Hall or Euljiro from satellite cities such as Bundang and Ilsan may take this bus.
A total of 43 bus routes are operated and most of the routes are not revised from the old ones, but the running time of the buses are shorter with lesser bus stops.
Downtown Circular Bus (Yellow Bus)
The yellow bus circles a short route in downtown areas of the city. Shoppers and business people are main passengers of this bus. The downtown circular bus routes are introduced to areas with heavy daytime traffic, such as Gangnam and Yeouido. In the case of the Gangnam area, five buses operate in one route which runs from Express bus terminal ~ Gangnam Station ~ COEX ~ Apgujeong-dong. In Yeouido, a total of 16 buses operate in two routes which runs from Daebang Station ~ MBC ~ National Congress ~ 63 Building ~ COEX ~ Apgujeong-dong ~ KBS annex building.
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