Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Gimpo International Airport

Seoul, South Korea

Drop-off

Seoul Station (central Seoul)

Pin before customs

Fastest

AREX All-Stop Train (Gimpo Intl Airport – Seoul Station)

rail · 5-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: AREX All-Stop Train (Gimpo Intl Airport – Seoul Station)
Headway: 5-15
Backup: Seoul Subway Line 5 (Gimpo Intl Airport – central Seoul) · 5-10m

Note

Commuter AREX trains run directly from Gimpo International Airport Station to Seoul Station in about 22 minutes, stopping at Magongnaru, Digital Media City, Hongik University and Gongdeok. Services operate roughly 05:43–00:16 with frequent departures of about every 5–15 minutes.

Late arrivals

Seoul: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likeseoul airport busandgmp to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Seoul City Taxi (Gimpo Intl Airport – central Seoul)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered city taxis are available 24/7 outside Gimpo International Airport and take about 25–30 minutes to central Seoul or Seoul Station in normal traffic. This is a door-to-door option useful late at night or with heavy luggage when rail or bus services are less convenient.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport Limousine Bus (Gimpo Intl Airport – central Seoul)
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-30m
Note: Airport limousine buses from Gimpo International Airport serve major central Seoul areas and hotels, providing a direct, luggage-friendly option to downtown. They typically run about every 10–30 minutes until late evening; check specific routes and last-bus times at the terminal before travel.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.