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How to get fromGimpo International Airport (GMP) to central Seoul

Seoul Gimpo is close to the city: the AREX train reaches Seoul Station in about 20 minutes for roughly ₩1,500–2,000. A taxi costs roughly ₩20,000–35,000.

Cheapest: Public transit · from ₩1,500Fastest: Public transit · about 20 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Gimpo into central Seoul.

AREX / metro lines 5 and 9

CheapestFastest
Cost
About ₩1,500–2,000
Time
About 20 min to Seoul Station
Hours
About 5:30am–midnight
Where to find it
Gimpo Airport station, connected to both terminals.
Good to know
Use a T-money card or contactless card.
AREX ↗

Taxi

Cost
About ₩20,000–35,000
Time
30–50 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Taxi ranks outside arrivals.

Kakao T (taxi app)

Cost
About ₩20,000–35,000
Time
30–50 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Taxi pick-up areas.
Our pick

Gimpo handles domestic and short-haul Asian flights. The metro is fast and cheap.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Gimpo.

What's the cheapest way from Gimpo to central Seoul?

AREX / metro lines 5 and 9: About ₩1,500–2,000, taking about 20 min to Seoul Station.

How much is a taxi from GMP to central Seoul?

About ₩20,000–35,000. The ride takes 30–50 min.

What hours does the AREX / metro lines 5 and 9 run?

About 5:30am–midnight.

Where do Kakao T (taxi app) pick up at Gimpo?

Taxi pick-up areas. Expect to pay about ₩20,000–35,000.

Where do I catch the AREX / metro lines 5 and 9?

Gimpo Airport station, connected to both terminals.

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