Transportation

Subway 

Subways serve as the most convenient means of transportation, probably the most favored  public transportation by both Koreans and international visitors. Subways are currently available in five major cities including the Seoul Metropolitan Area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Seoul Metropolitan Area subway system covers an expansive area, including Line 1 to 9 with additional lines, such as Sinbundang Line, Gyeongchun Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Ever Line, Uisinseol Line, and more, branching throughout the metropolitan area. Each subway line has a designated color to aid passengers in using the subway with ease. For more information, visit Subways. 

Interactive Subway Map 

 

Buses 

Express Buses 

KOBUS Express Bus Lines Association, 02-536-6460~2, www.kobus.co.kr (also available in English) Express buses are referred to as “jwaseok (seat) bus” in Korean and offer more comfortable rides than general buses. As they also tend to travel long-distance routes connecting city to city, express buses charge high fare than general buses. You can take the express buses from the Incheon Express Bus Terminal. 

 

General Buses 

General buses are referred to as ilban (general) bus in Korean. They tend to travel around Songdo area or to/from other areas in the Incheon metropolitan city. 

There are three main types of general buses, including red, blue and green buses. As destinations are written in Korean, English and Chinese, you should have little difficulty finding the bus that you need. 

 

Taxis 

For destinations unreachable via bus or subway or simply for speedy and comfortable transportation, Incheon also has many cabs providing a 24-hour service to the public. The fare is relatively cheap, with a base rate of KRW 3,000 for the first two kilometers, and an additional KRW 100 for each 35 seconds if the distance is less than 15km and KRW 100 for each 144 meters traveled there-after. There is a night charge between midnight and four o’clock in the morning, or when crossing regional boundaries, which may amount to 20% of the metered fare. Also, passengers are responsible for toll gate fares, There is no tipping custom in Korea. If you need to call a taxi, please call Incheon Michuhol Call Center 120 and press 9 for assistance.