I. How to Buy a T-money Card at Incheon Airport (Korea Transport Card)

1. Buy from a T-money vending machine at B1

You can find T-money card vending machines on B1 (Basement 1), near the direction to the Incheon Airport Railroad (AREX).

2. Or buy from a convenience store

After collecting your luggage, turn left and you'll see a Nice To CU convenience store.

💳 Price: 5,000 KRW (about RMB 25)

T-money cards can be used nationwide in Korea

Valid for 10 years

One card per person (cannot be shared)

II. Recommended Apps for Traveling in Korea

Papago – Translation app (Chinese / English / Korean)

Subway Korea – Subway route planner with Chinese support

Naver Map – Korea's local map app, very accurate for navigation

Klook – Ticket booking platform with Chinese interface

III. Seoul Subway Map

After downloading the Subway Korea app, you can view all Seoul subway lines directly in the app.

IV. Transportation from Incheon Airport T1 to Seoul City Hotels

After landing, there are three public transport options to reach Seoul city:

Airport Limousine Bus

Airport Railroad Express (AREX)

Taxi

Airport buses can take you directly to hotels, while AREX requires transferring to the subway.

V. Airport Limousine Bus from Incheon Airport T1
1. Types of Airport Buses
✔ Regular Airport Limousine Bus

(Cheaper than KAL bus by 1,000 KRW)

Website: 공항리무진

Routes: 6001, 6002, 6003 … 6030

Fare:

Adult: 17,000 KRW

Child (6–12): 12,000 KRW

Travel time:

Example: Route 6015 to Gongdeok Station ≈ 45 minutes

Frequency: About 4–5 buses per hour

Ticket purchase:

Cannot buy directly on official website

Buy via third-party platforms and exchange for paper tickets on-site

Boarding:

Paper ticket required

T-money cards not accepted

✔ KAL Airport Limousine Bus

(More expensive by 1,000 KRW)

Website: https://klimousine.com/CH/index.php

Routes: 6701, 6702, 6703, 6750A, N6701 (late night), N6703 (late night)

Fare:

Adult: 18,000 KRW

Child (6–12): 12,000 KRW

Travel time:

Route 6701 / 6702 to Gongdeok Station ≈ 45 minutes

Frequency: About 2 buses per hour

Ticket purchase:

Can buy online via official website

From airport → city: QR code must be exchanged for paper ticket

From city → airport: QR code can be scanned directly when boarding

2. Choosing the Right Bus Route (Example: Gongdeok Station)

From Incheon Airport T1, you can choose:

Regular bus 6015, or

KAL buses 6701 / 6702

When traveling from the airport to the city, both regular and KAL buses require exchanging electronic tickets for paper tickets—so either option is fine.

When traveling from the city to the airport:

KAL buses allow QR-code boarding

Regular buses require cash or T-money card

3. How to Buy Tickets

Regular buses: no official online ticketing

KAL buses: official website available

Third-party platforms (e.g. Klook) allow online purchase + on-site exchange

On-site purchase at airport counters or machines is very convenient

🔗 Klook:
[Incheon Airport Luxury Bus Tickets (One-way / Round-trip)]

Even if you buy online, you still need a paper ticket to board from the airport.

4. Example: Route 6015 (Most Frequent)

Boarding point:

Incheon Airport T1, Level 1, Stop 5B-1

Drop-off:

Gongdeok Station (Central Bus Lane)

💰 Fare:

Adult: 17,000 KRW (~RMB 88)

Child (6–12): 12,000 KRW (~RMB 60)

🕒 Frequency: Every ~15 minutes

🎫 Ticket counters at T1:

Inside terminal:

Level 1, Gate 4 (Counter 21)

Level 1, Gate 9 (Counter 48)

Outside terminal:

In front of Gates 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13

5. Returning from Seoul City to Incheon Airport

Boarding location (Gongdeok Station):

Central bus lane in front of Lotte City Hotel Gongdeok

Between Subway Exit 2 and Exit 5

Bus schedules displayed at the stop

Available routes:

Regular bus 6015

KAL buses 6701 / 6702

💡 Notes:

6015 is slightly more expensive than 6701/6702

6701/6702 accept QR code, cash, and T-money

6015 accepts cash (no change) or T-money only

🚌 Route order:

6015: City → T1 → T2

6701 / 6702: City → T2 → T1

If you're not in a hurry, 6015 is fine—it reportedly has Chinese announcements and only stops once before reaching the airport.

Payment on return trip:

No ticket counter at boarding point

Pay driver directly

Cash (exact amount only) or T-money card

Driver will ask whether you're going to T1 or T2

Tips:

Leave early—buses may arrive early or get stuck in traffic

Google Maps works well for public transport routing

If you don't have a transport card, prepare cash in advance

VI. Airport Railroad Express (AREX)

1. Incheon Airport → Seoul Station

Station located underground at the airport

Express Train:

~45 minutes

Non-member: 11,000 KRW

Member: 10,500 KRW

Children (6–12): 8,000 KRW

Tickets can be purchased online or at airport counters

2. Seoul Station → Gongdeok Station

Transfer to Subway Line 6

Only 2 stops, about 4 minutes

Walkable distance from Gongdeok Station to hotels

3. How to Buy AREX Tickets

Website: AREX Airport Railroad Express

Fare:

11,000 KRW per ticket

Members save 500 KRW per ticket

Children (6–12) save 3,000 KRW

Entry: Scan QR code at the gate after purchase