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5 Buses from Incheon Airport to Gangnam, Seoul

There are 5 bus line service that you can take from Incheon Airport (both the old Terminal 1 and the new Terminal 2) to Gangnam. In this post, we present the information of these 5 buses you can take to get to Gangnam from Incheon Airport. The time taken for bus trip from Incheon Airport to Gangnam is more or less 1 hour and costs between KRW15,000 to KRW16,000.

1. KAL Limousine Bus 6703 from Incheon Airport to Gangnam Yeoksam

If you stay in one of well-known the hotels in Gangnam, KAL Limousine Bus 6703 is your best bet. This bus is operated by Korea Air Lines (KAL). The bus goes direct from Incheon Airport to Gangnam-gu area. It stops at major hotels in Gangnam area including
  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel
  • Novotel Gangnam
  • Samjung Hotel
  • Shilla Stay Yeoksam, Renaissance Hotel
  • Best Western Gangnam
The ticket for this bus from Incheon Airport to Gangnam in Seoul city center is KRW16,000 (20% discount - KRW12670 for ONLINE BOOKING). The bus departs from Incheon Airport every 30 minutes with the first bus departing at 5.12am and the last bus departing from Incheon Airport at 10.56pm. There is currently also a late night bus service at 11.40pm. You can board this bus at Bus Stop 4B or Bus Stop 11A at 1st Floor of Incheon Airport terminal. 

2. Bus 6020 from Incheon Airport to Gangnam-gu

Bus 6020 from Incheon to Gangnam
If you are going to Gangnam Bus Terminal or Gangnam Station (Train Station), then Bus 6020 is a more suitable bus to take from Incheon Airport. Bus 6020 to Gangnam can be taken at Bus Stop 5A or Bus Stop 11B at Incheon Airport between 5.25am and 11.10pm every day. There is a bus departing to Gangnam every 15 minutes to 20 minutes. Apart from the Gangnam Bus  Terminal and Gangnam Station for train, bus 6020 also takes you to the following accommodations near Gangnam-gu. 
  • Banpo Xi Apartment
  • Samho Garden
  • Hanyang Apartment
  • Sampung Apartment
  • Seocho Art Nouveau Hotel
  • Yuwon Apartment
The ticket fare for Bus 6020 to Gangnam from Incheon Airport is KRW15,000 per person. 

3. Bus 6103 from Incheon Airport to COEX in Gangnam

For those who are going to visit COEX in Gangnam, you could easily take bus 6103 from Incheon Airport to Gangnam. This City-Airport Bus will bring you from Incheon Airport to Cheongdam Station near Gangnam-gu Office, Samseong Station near COEX Mall, Trade Center City Air Terminal (COEX) and also Korea Dosim Airport Terminal. The cost of bus ticket for bus 6103 is KRW16,000 one way. The bus service starts at 5.10am in the morning from Incheon Airport at Bus Stop 4A and Bus Stop 10B at 1st Floor Incheon Airport Terminal building. The last bus from Incheon Airport leaves at 11.30pm. The frequency of bus 6103 from Incheon to Gangnam is approximately 15 minutes to 20 minutes. 

4. Bus 6009 From Incheon Airport to Gangnam

An alternative bus for those who want to go Gangnam Station from Incheon Airport is Bus 6009. The special thing about Bus 6009 is that it stops at a lot of subway stations in and around Gangnam-gu area. The list of Subway Station where bus 6009 from Incheon Airport stops are:
  • Sinsa Station, 
  • Gangnam Station (Line 2)
  • Gangnam Station (Sinbundang Line)
  • Yangjae Station
  • Maebong Station
  • Daechi Station
  • Hangnyeoul Station
Bus 6009 from Incheon to Gangnam
The ticket for Bus 6009 is sold at the price of KRW15,000. The frequency of bus departure from Incheon Airport is 15 minutes to 20 minutes. The bus starts operating from Incheon Airport at 5.20am in the moring and stop after the last bus at 11.04pm. To catch bus 6009 at Incheon Airport, you should wait for the bus at Bus Stop 5A or Bus Stop 11B at Terminal 1st Floor of Incheon Airport.

5. Bus 6006 from Incheon Airport to Gangnam Train Station

Last but not least is Bus 6006 from Incheon Airport to Gang Dong-gu through Gangnam. Bus 6006 will bring you from Incheon Airport to the following destinations in Gangnam:
  • Prima Hotel
  • Hotel Riviera / Aloft Gangnam hotel
  • Chungdam Station
  • Samseong Station (COEX)
Bus 6006 from Incheon to Gangnam
There is a 6006 bus departing from Incheon Airport to Gangnam every 15 minutes to 20 minutes. The operating schedule or timetable of bus 6006 is between 5.30am early morning and 11.06pm at night daily. The ticket price is also KRW15,000 for adult passenger but the ticket price for child between 6 years old to 12 years old is only KRW11,000. You can catch this bus from Incheon Airport to Gangnam at EXIT 5A and EXIT 11B at Incheon International Airport 1st Floor upon arrival.

Which bus from Incheon Airport to Gangnam Seoul?

Here they are, the five buses that you can choose to get to Gangnam from Incheon International Airport. Generally, the departure is at 1st floor of the airport at Bus Stop 5A/5B and Bus Stop 11A/11B. Price wise, there is little difference. Therefore, which bus to take depends on your destination in Gangnam. If you are going to Gangnam Station for train or subway, then Bus 6020, 6009 and 6006 will all serve your purpose. If you want to go to COEX in Gangnam, you can try to take either bus 6103 or bus 6006 from Incheon Airport to Gangnam in Seoul city center. Enjoy your visit!



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  1. Would you please advise the route going to Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong by 6001? Which bus stop should I take off? Many thanks and I really appreciate your help and info.

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    1. Hello Kelvin Hon,
      Yes, you can take bus 6001 from Incheon Airport to go to Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong. Get off the bus at Namdaemun Market (Hoehyeon Station) bus stop which is near by the hotel.

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  2. Hello, thanks you for the information. By the way, how far and what direction I have to walk from the bus stop to Tmark Grand? Is the hotel in the same side or on the opposite side of the bus stop? Appreciated.

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    1. I think it is on the same side and can be seen nearly on your left when you get off at the bus stop.

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  3. do you think i should take the 6006 bus or 6020 to hotel la casa in Gangnam-gu? thank you

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    1. Hello Tiki Nguyen,
      For Hotel La Casa in Gangnam-gu, you can take Airport Limousine Bus 6006 from Incheon Airport and then get off the bus in front of Misung Apartment, located opposite the hotel.

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  4. Hello, if im going to Tria Hotel by taking Bus 6703 at which stop should i alight at?

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  5. Kindly tell me which Bus goes from Incheon airport to IBIS Ambassador hotel near by 431, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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    1. Hello,
      You can take KAL Limousine Bus #6704 at Incheon Airport 1st Floor Bus Stop 4A. This bus will bring you to IBIS Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam. You can book your bus ticket online here: https://goo.gl/hNS3gp (choose bus #6704).

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  6. Hello there! Thank you for this guidelines. By the way we will be at incheon airport by thursday around 11am. Our acommodation is located at Gangnam. Here's the complete address: 서울시 서초구 서초동 1337-14번지 이즈타워 1221호
    What bus do you think is the best choice to reach the location? And after that do we still need to ride another transport or can we just walk until we reach the building? Thanks in advance!

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  7. Do the buses accept credit card? Or are they cash only?

    Which line do you recommend for Nox Boutique Hotel in Gangnam? Thank you.

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  8. If I take Bus 6020, Which bus stop is closed to Shiila Stay Hotel

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  9. I want to catch the limousine bus 6009 from near Gangnam station to Incheon international airport - where can I locate the timetable for bus services going from there to the airport

    My flight is at 10:55am so I need to leave at 6am or possibly a bit later

    Any advice would be most welcome

    Regards Michael

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  10. Which is the best bus to go to Hotel Peyto Samseong?

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  11. What bus# I can take to gangnam family hotel in gangnam-gu, gangnam

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  12. Hi my flight arrives at 10.15 pm on 9th September
    and my hotel is in Gangnam-- Ibis Styles.. which bus will be available from Airport?

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  13. Hi my flight arrives at 10.15 pm on 9th September.. to clear immigration and come out it might take 1hour so it will be around 11.30 to 11.45
    and my hotel is in Gangnam-- Ibis Styles.. which bus will be available from Airport?

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  14. Does bus 6020 stop at Sinbanpo station?

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  15. I am booked at Artnouveau city Gangnam. Please advise which bus is most suitable for me. I am arriving on 20th September at about 4pm. Thanks

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  16. I am booked at The-K Hotel in Seoul arriving this Saturday October 12 about 4:00 pm. Which bus is most suitable from Incheon Terminal 1?

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  17. Book airport parking gatwick as well as meet and greet. Save money while traveling.

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