※ International taxis charge a flat fares (KRW 70,000 - 95,000) from Incheon Int’l Airport to destinations around Seoul.

Tip! Prepay Abroad, the Seoul International Taxi Service for Foreign Tourists
 

The city of Seoul, in order to prevent foreign tourists from falling victim to fraudulent taxi fares, now offers a special prepay service (currently only available for those traveling from Hong Kong). Pay for a voucher before traveling to Seoul, and enjoy peace of mind while traveling from the airport into Seoul. Hanatour's Hong Kong location (+85-2-2735-5501) now offers vouchers for taxi rides to and from Incheon Airport and Seoul.

○ How to Purchase
- Make a reservation for a taxi and purchase a voucher during Hanatour’s Hong Kong location operating hours.
- At Incheon Airport, head to International Taxi Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall (1F) and present voucher.
- Take your pre-reserved taxi to your destination.

○ Fare

* Reservations & Inquiries: Hanatour Airport Team (+82-32-502-2972)

Bus

Seoul’s public bus system is a well-developed, cheap, and convenient form of transportation. All buses are color coded: blue buses connect different districts of the city along main route, green buses connect subway stations and main blue bus routes with residential areas, smaller green maeul (local) buses travel shorter routes within a single district or neighborhood, yellow buses travel in a circulation route in the city center, and red buses connect the city with surrounding areas. However, due to the lack of English signs and information at bus stops, Seoul’s buses can be more difficult to use for first time travelers to Korea. Major stops are usually announced in English and Korean. Smartphone and tablet users can download apps for navigating the bus system in English or Korean, such as Seoul Bus.

※ Tmoney card users receive a KRW 100 discount.

※ Up to four transfers between buses and between bus and subways are free for Tmoney users. To transfer, make sure you scan the Tmoney card at the reader by the bus’ front or rear doors when exiting. Transfer must take place within 30 minutes (1 hour for travel between 21:00 and 07:00 the next day) and 10 km of disembarking.

Travel Pass

TMoney

 

The TMoney card is a standard transit card that can be used on any public bus, subway, taxis, and even many convenient stores. After charging your card with the desired amount, funds are deducted as the card is used. TMoney cards offer a KRW 100 won fare discount for buses and subways, and transfer discounts between buses and subways. To receive the transfer discount, scan your card when getting on and off the bus. (Note: You must scan your card when getting off the bus at your last transfer.) The transfer discount is only valid for 30 minutes between transfers.

Where to Buy

TMoney cards can be purchased and charged at most convenience stores, subway stations, and tourist information centers. Cards can be purchased for KRW 3,000 and charged with any amount. TMoney cards have no expiration date and any unused balance will remain on your card until used. If you wish to receive a refund for balances less than KRW 20,000 at convenience stores for a small fee. For balances greater than KRW 20,000, refunds must be made at the TMoney headquarters (1F, TMoney Town, SeoulCity TowerBuilding, Namdaemun-ro 5-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul). The price of the card cannot be refunded.

TMoney Mpass

The TMoney Mpass is a transit card specifically designed for international visitors that require the use of public transportation multiple times a day. The card can be used up to 20 times a day for most subways and public buses. Just like regular TMoney cards,the Mpass can also be charged with additional funds to use at convenience stores, taxis, and more.

Where to Buy

The TMoney Mpass can be purchased at the tourist information centers located in front of gates 5 and 10 on the 1st floor of Incheon Int’l Airport, the Airport Railroad (AREX) Information Desk (B1 Incheon Int'l Airport), the Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center, and Seoul Station Tmoney Town. The Mpass is good for one month from the date of purchase, and will only be activated upon use. The card expires at midnight of the last day.

 ※ Discounted prices available after 17:00

Refund Location

1) Incheon Int'l Airport (Terminal 1) Tourist Information Center

2) Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center

3) Seoul Station Tmoney Town

※ No refunds available in Airport Railroad (AREX) Information Desk. (Pass available for purchase only)

Tour Bus Parking Guide

To better accommodate the growing number of tour buses, the city of Seoul is working continually to provide parking spaces in the heart of Seoul. The following lists are locations where tour buses can park in Seoul. The lists have been divided into parking garages/attached parking lots, off-street parking facilities, street parking spaces (tour buses only), street parking time limits, and temporary parking.

For street parking with a time limit, tour buses parked outside designated time limit will be fined.

Parking lot location can be confirmed, as well as the number of spaces available, via the app "Seoul Parking Information."
(Download app → Open app → Search "themes" → Tour buses → Maps → NAVI)