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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Incheon International Airport

Seoul / Incheon, South Korea

Drop-off

Seoul Station (central Seoul)

Pin before customs

Fastest

AREX Express Train (Incheon Airport ↔ Seoul Station)

rail · 20-40m

Data

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Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: AREX Express Train (Incheon Airport ↔ Seoul Station)
Headway: 20-40
Backup: AREX All-Stop Train (Airport Railroad) · 5-10m

Note

Non-stop premium train between Incheon International Airport Terminals 1 & 2 and Seoul Station, taking about 43–51 minutes. Operates roughly 05:15–22:40/22:48 with reserved seats and luggage space; ideal if you are staying near Seoul Station or Myeongdong.

Late arrivals

Seoul / Incheon: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

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

Service: Late-night Airport Bus N6001 (Incheon Airport ↔ Seoul Station)
Mode: bus
Freq: 40-60m
Note: Overnight bus connecting Incheon Airport with Seoul Station when trains are not running, typically between around 00:15 and 04:40 from the airport. Useful for very late or early flights, with several departures per night and central drop-off at Seoul Station.

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 to Seoul Station (e.g. routes 6001 / 6702)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-40m
Note: Airport limousine buses link Incheon Airport with Seoul Station and nearby central districts in about 60–80 minutes depending on traffic. Buses have under-floor luggage storage and tickets are sold at airport bus counters; useful if your hotel is closer to central Seoul by road than by rail.

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.