Incheon Airport to Euljiro 1-ga Station: AREX, Line 2 & NAVER Map

QUICK ANSWER Take AREX to Hongik University Station, then transfer to Subway Line 2 toward Euljiro 1-ga. TERMINAL 1 About 70-80 min / around KRW 5,000 TERMINAL 2 About 75-85 min / around KRW 5,600 Transfer: Hongik University: AREX to Line 2 Exit / final walk: Choose the exit closest to your hotel or destination. NAVER Map search: 을지로입구역 OPEN EULJIRO 1-GA STATION IN NAVER MAP View detailed guide Continue planning your trip Compare airport-to-hotel routes Browse more subway routes Plan routes to nearby attractions Open Euljiro 1-ga Station in NAVER Map   
  Quick answer: Take the AREX All-Stop Train from Incheon Airport toward Seoul Station, transfer to Subway Line 2 at Hongik University Station, and ride six stops to Euljiro 1-ga Station. The checked route from Terminal 2 takes about 1 hour 26 minutes and costs about KRW 5,350 . Airport Bus 6015 is another convenient option for the Euljiro and Myeongdong hotel area. 

 Route summary 
 
  Train: AREX All-Stop Train + Seoul Subway Line 2 
  Transfer: Hongik University Station 
  Line 2 direction: Sinchon / City Hall direction 
  Final station: Euljiro 1-ga Station 
  Korean station name: 을지로입구역 
  Transfers: 1 
  Alternative: Airport Bus 6015 
 

 Terminal 2 to Euljiro 1-ga Station 
 The checked NAVER Map route takes approximately 1 hour 26 minutes and shows a fare of KRW 5,350 . 
 
 From Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, walk approximately 344 meters / 6 minutes to Terminal 2 Station via Exit 2. 
 Use Platform 2 and take the AREX All-Stop Train toward Seoul Station . 
 Ride approximately 11 stops / 58 minutes to Hongik University Station. 
 NAVER Map shows 5-3 as a useful position for a faster transfer. 
 Get off at Hongik University Station. The doors open on the left . 
 Follow the transfer signs for Subway Line 2. The checked transfer includes approximately 610 meters / 8 minutes of walking, plus about 3 minutes of connection time. 
 Take Line 2 toward Sinchon Station . Depending on the train, the platform display may show Seongsu as the final direction. 
 Ride 6 stops / about 11 minutes and get off at Euljiro 1-ga Station. 
 The doors open on the right . 
 

 Terminal 1 to Euljiro 1-ga Station 
 From Terminal 1, use the same route: take the AREX All-Stop Train toward Seoul Station, transfer to Line 2 at Hongik University Station, and continue six stops to Euljiro 1-ga. Because Terminal 1 is one AREX stop closer to Seoul, the total time and fare are usually slightly lower than from Terminal 2. Check the live result in NAVER Map on your travel day. 

 How to choose the correct Line 2 direction 
 At Hongik University Station, take the train toward Sinchon . The next stations should be Sinchon, Ewha Womans University, Ahyeon, Chungjeongno, City Hall and Euljiro 1-ga. If the next station is Hapjeong, you are traveling in the wrong direction. 

 Airport Bus 6015 alternative 
 The checked bus route shows Airport Bus 6015 from the Incheon Airport arrival lobby to the Ibis Ambassador Hotel stop. 
 
  Bus ride: approximately 7 stops / 1 hour 1 minute in the checked route 
  Final walk: approximately 184 meters / 2 minutes 
  Total example time: about 1 hour 4 minutes 
 
 The bus may be easier with large luggage or for hotels near the Ibis Ambassador, Myeongdong and Euljiro areas. Travel time can change significantly with road traffic, and airport-bus schedules should be checked before departure. 

 Luggage and accessibility 
 The Hongik University Station transfer is long: the checked route includes about 610 meters of walking. Travelers with large suitcases, strollers or limited mobility may prefer Airport Bus 6015 or should follow elevator signs instead of the fastest stair route. 

 What to enter in NAVER Map 
  Terminal 1: 인천국제공항 제1여객터미널  
  Terminal 2: 인천국제공항 제2여객터미널  
  Destination: 을지로입구역  
 Select public transportation, confirm your terminal, and compare the AREX + Line 2 route with Airport Bus 6015. Check live departure times, fares and platforms on your travel day.

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