From Incheon International Airport (IIA)
Incheon International Airport (IIA) is the main international airport in Korea. Most international flights arrive at IIA. IIA is located in Incheon, which is about 28km west of Seoul, the country's capital city. Sogang University is located in Sinchon, Seoul, and is about 50-60 minutes away from IIA by means of transportation such as airport limousine bus, airport train (AREX) or taxi.
- By Airport Limousine Bus
The limousine bus, numbered 6002, will take you to Sinchon Station. It will take about 50 minutes to get to Sinchon by the limousine bus. The fare for the limousine is about KRW 10,000 (about USD 8). Sogang University is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the station.
- By Airport Limousine Bus
The limousine bus, numbered 6002, will take you to Sinchon Station. It will take about 50 minutes to get to Sinchon by the limousine bus. The fare for the limousine is about KRW 10,000 (about USD 8). Sogang University is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the station.
Bus Number | 6002 | |
| Where to get on | Terminal 1: 1st F “5B” | |
| Terminal 2: 1st BF “29” | ||
| Bus Type | Limousine (Standard) | |
| Interval | 15 minutes | |
| Travel Time | About 50 minutes | |
| First Bus | For Airport | 04:15 |
For Seoul | Terminal 1: 05:30 (Sat/Holiday 05:40) | |
Terminal 2: 05:35 (Sat/Holiday 05:40) | ||
| Last Bus | For Airport | 20:00 (Sat/Holiday 20:20) |
| For Seoul | Terminal 1: 23:40 | |
| Terminal 2: 23:20 | ||
| Where to get off | Sinchon Station | |
| Fee | KRW 10,000 | |
When you get off at Sinchon Station, it is best to take a taxi from the bus stop to Gonzaga Dormitory considering the baggage that you may have. You may tell the taxi driver to drop you off at the rear gate (pronounced "hoo-moon") of Sogang University. Gonzaga Dormitory is right next to the rear gate.
- By Airport Train (AREX)
Another way to get to Sogang University is to take the airport train AREX (https://www.arex.or.kr/main.do) to Hongik University or Gong Deok Station. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes and costs about KRW 4,000. From Hongik University or Gong Deok Station, take a taxi and ask the taxi driver to drop you off at the rear gate (pronounced "hoo-moon") of Sogang University. It takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on the traffic conditions and costs about KRW 3,000 to 4,000. (The closer station to Sogang University would be Gong Deok Station.)
- By Taxi
You may also take a taxi on the first floor of the airport at the passenger terminal between platform "4C" and "8C" (Terminal 1), “1C” and “5D” (Terminal 2). There are three kinds of taxis: Standard, Deluxe and Jumbo (up to 9 passengers). A Standard taxi will cost at least KRW 60,000 (about USD 55-60), while the fare of the Deluxe or Jumbo Cab costs much more. In addition to the above fare, you must pay the toll fee of about KRW 7,100. Make sure to carry enough Korean currency with you because taxi fares may vary depending on the traffic conditions and not all taxis take credit cards.
- By Airport Train (AREX)
Another way to get to Sogang University is to take the airport train AREX (https://www.arex.or.kr/main.do) to Hongik University or Gong Deok Station. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes and costs about KRW 4,000. From Hongik University or Gong Deok Station, take a taxi and ask the taxi driver to drop you off at the rear gate (pronounced "hoo-moon") of Sogang University. It takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on the traffic conditions and costs about KRW 3,000 to 4,000. (The closer station to Sogang University would be Gong Deok Station.)
- By Taxi
You may also take a taxi on the first floor of the airport at the passenger terminal between platform "4C" and "8C" (Terminal 1), “1C” and “5D” (Terminal 2). There are three kinds of taxis: Standard, Deluxe and Jumbo (up to 9 passengers). A Standard taxi will cost at least KRW 60,000 (about USD 55-60), while the fare of the Deluxe or Jumbo Cab costs much more. In addition to the above fare, you must pay the toll fee of about KRW 7,100. Make sure to carry enough Korean currency with you because taxi fares may vary depending on the traffic conditions and not all taxis take credit cards.