Landing at Incheon and heading to Hongdae? Here’s every way to get there: the AREX airport train, the airport limousine bus and taxis, with fares and times from the operators themselves (checked October 2026).
I usually take the AREX Express into Seoul, but it doesn’t stop at Hongik Univ., so for Hongdae the All-Stop train is the one to take.
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Quick Answer
- Train: the AREX All-Stop train costs ₩4,650 from Terminal 1 (about 52 minutes) and ₩5,250 from Terminal 2 (about 59 minutes) to Hongik Univ. Station.
- Bus: airport limousine bus 6002, ₩17,000 for adults; the last bus leaves Terminal 1 at 23:29 and Terminal 2 at 23:09.
- Taxi: metered, from ₩4,800, with night surcharges from 22:00.
- Last train to Hongik Univ. Station: 23:32 from Terminal 2, 23:38 from Terminal 1.
By Train: AREX
All-Stop Train
The AREX All-Stop train goes straight to Hongik Univ. Station: ₩4,650 from Terminal 1 (about 52 minutes) and ₩5,250 from Terminal 2 (about 59 minutes). Fares are for a transport card such as T-money. A single-use ticket costs ₩100 more, plus a ₩500 deposit that you get back at your arrival station (AREX fares).
The first All-Stop train leaves Terminal 2 at 05:08 and Terminal 1 at 05:14. The last one that runs all the way to Seoul Station, via Hongik Univ., leaves Terminal 2 at 23:32 and Terminal 1 at 23:38. A later train (23:50 from Terminal 2, 23:56 from Terminal 1) only goes as far as Digital Media City. Times are the same on weekdays and holidays (AREX’s timetable).
Express Train
The AREX Express doesn’t stop at Hongik Univ. Station: it runs non-stop between the airport and Seoul Station (AREX Express). For Hongdae, the All-Stop train is the one you want.
By Airport Limousine Bus
Bus 6002: Cheongnyangni / Dongdaemun / Jongno / Hongdae
From the airport, it stops at Hapjeong stn, Seogyo-dong Wedding Town and Hongik Univ. At Terminal 1 it leaves from stop 6A-1 on 1F between 05:34 on weekdays, 05:44 at weekends, and 23:29, and you can pay with a ticket, cash or T-money, first come, first served. At Terminal 2 it leaves from platform 30 on Basement 1 between 05:14 on weekdays, 05:24 at weekends, and 23:09, and tickets have to be bought at the ticket office (since 5 March 2026) (route 6002). Adults pay ₩17,000 and children aged 6 to 12 ₩12,000.
Late At Night: Bus N6002
The N6002 night bus leaves Terminal 1 (stop 6A, 1F) at 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:40, 04:00 and 04:40, and reaches Hongdae in about 45 minutes before continuing to Gwanghwamun, Dongdaemun and Cheongnyangni. Adults pay ₩17,000 and children ₩10,000 (Incheon Airport). Note the gap: the last train to Hongik Univ. Station leaves Terminal 1 at 23:38, and the first night bus at 00:00.
By Taxi
Taxis wait at the 1F arrival halls of both terminals. Standard taxis from Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon start at ₩4,800 on the meter. Seoul and Incheon taxis add 20% between 22:00 and 23:00 and between 02:00 and 04:00, and 40% between 23:00 and 02:00. International Taxis have foreign-language support, are for foreign nationals only and charge a flat fare to Seoul (Incheon Airport).
More in my guides to taking a taxi in Korea and using Kakao Taxi without a Korean number.
Which Should You Choose?
- Cheapest: the AREX All-Stop train, from ₩4,650 with a transport card.
- Lots of luggage: the limousine bus, which stops in Hongdae without a change of train.
- After the last train: the N6002 night bus from Terminal 1 (from 00:00), or a taxi.
Still choosing where to stay? See my guide to hotels in Hongdae and where to stay in Seoul. For every other area, start with my Incheon Airport to Seoul guide.
Before You Leave The Airport
Pick up a transport card for the train (T-money or WOWPASS); for the limousine bus, check how to pay at your terminal above. Then sort out your phone data: my guide to SIM cards and eSIMs at Incheon Airport explains the options.
Incheon Airport To Hongdae: FAQ
What is the best way to get from Incheon Airport to Hongdae?
For most people, the AREX All-Stop train: ₩4,650 from Terminal 1 and ₩5,250 from Terminal 2 to Hongik Univ. Station. With lots of luggage, the limousine bus 6002 (₩17,000) takes you to Hongdae without a change.
Which bus goes from Incheon Airport to Hongdae?
Airport limousine bus 6002, ₩17,000 for adults. The 6002 leaves Terminal 1 between 05:34 on weekdays, 05:44 at weekends, and 23:29 and Terminal 2 between 05:14 on weekdays, 05:24 at weekends, and 23:09.
How long does it take from Incheon Airport to Hongdae by train?
About 52 minutes from Terminal 1 and 59 minutes from Terminal 2 to Hongik Univ. Station on the All-Stop train.
What time is the last train from Incheon Airport to Hongik Univ. Station?
The last AREX All-Stop train to Hongik Univ. Station leaves Terminal 2 at 23:32 and Terminal 1 at 23:38. After that, the N6002 night bus leaves Terminal 1 from 00:00.
How much is a taxi from Incheon Airport to Hongdae?
Taxis use the meter, starting at ₩4,800, with surcharges at night. International Taxis, for foreign nationals, charge a flat fare to Seoul.
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