From Travel Preparation to Using Services on the Ground
How will you get from the airport to your accommodation? Choose rail, bus or taxi, and prepare for transfers and exits.
WOWPASS combines shop payments with Tmoney transport functions, while Climate Card is a transport pass for a defined service area. Choose according to the days you will stay in Seoul and those you will travel to Incheon or Gyeonggi.
Read guideChoosing Discover Seoul Pass is easier if you first compare the paid attractions you want to visit and the validity period. If you are only visiting palaces, also consider individual tickets, and check the separate conditions for Changdeokgung's Secret Garden.
Read guideStart with the airport name, terminal and your accommodation's Korean address. Choose the Airport Railroad, a bus or a taxi based on the sections you will travel with luggage and your arrival time.
Read guideFind your route using your destination's Korean name and prepare a transport card or ticket. Check the direction, transfer signs and final exit in order to make navigation easier.
Read guidePrepare your accommodation's Korean address and a payment method before booking a taxi. Use an app such as k.ride or board at an official taxi stand, and keep a record of the ride when you get out.
Read guideCheck both the bus number and direction, and press the stop button as you approach your stop. On days you travel farther from Seoul into Gyeonggi or Incheon, look up the return bus in advance too.
Read guideAll 100 entries selected for 2025–2026 have departure hubs in Seoul and local access options listed. Find grouped attractions by individual place, and islands and mountains by their boarding and visiting conditions.
Find Transport and Maps for the 100 Spots Nationwide →
Transport from Seoul
Compare trains, express buses, intercity buses, flights, rental cars, tour vehicles and ferries, and prepare for the journey from Seoul to your destination and back.
Prepare for Your Trip →
Transport
Compare the AREX Express Train and All Stop Train when traveling from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station. The Express Train uses a separate ticket and reserved seats, while the All Stop Train calls at intermediate stations such as Hongik Univ. and Gongdeok. Allow separately for the journey from Seoul Station to your accommodation.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
Compare routes from Incheon Airport to the Incheon Terminal Station and general bus terminal area. Review the AREX All Stop Train route with a transfer at Gyeyang Station and city bus 303 from Terminal 1, then plan the onward trip from your stop to accommodation in Guwol-dong or the bus terminal platforms.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For Suwon Station from Incheon Airport, check the alighting stop for Airport Bus 4100. Bus 4000 toward Dongsuwon and Bus 4100-2 via Homaesil follow different routes. Further local travel is needed from Suwon Station to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace or your accommodation.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For Seoul Station from Gimpo Airport, consider the AREX All Stop Train. Allow separately for walking from the domestic or international terminal to the station. When transferring to KTX or the subway at Seoul Station, check your ticket and platform again.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
Check the AREX All Stop Train route from Gimpo Airport to Hongik Univ. Station. The station has several exits, so choosing the direction using your accommodation's Korean address can reduce backtracking.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For Myeongdong from Gimpo Airport, compare the route via Seoul Station with a transfer to Line 4. Allow for walking inside Seoul Station and the distance from Myeongdong Station to your accommodation, as well as the airport train journey.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For Gangnam from Gimpo Airport, first check whether the Line 9 service is local or express and where you will alight. Express trains do not stop at every station. Transfers and walking after arrival depend on which part of Gangnam you are visiting.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For Myeongdong from Incheon Airport, compare airport bus stops with rail-transfer routes using your accommodation address. Rather than choosing a stop by the area name Myeongdong alone, also consider how far you will need to walk with luggage at the end.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
For accommodation in Hongdae, compare the AREX All Stop Train that stops at Hongik Univ. Station with the airport bus route. You may still need to walk to your accommodation entrance after reaching the station or stop, so save the Korean address on your map.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
Gangnam covers a broad area, so airport transport depends on which station your accommodation is near. Compare the arrival points of bus and rail routes with your accommodation address. Do not count arrival at Gangnam Station as arrival at your accommodation.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport
Look up the lines used to travel between Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi, and station names in Korean and English. Even on the same line, stops differ by the train's destination and whether it is an express service. For sections extending beyond the metropolitan area, such as the Gyeongchun Line or Line 1, check your actual destination too.
Read Transport Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Gosam Lake Rest Area on the Sejong–Pocheon Expressway, serving both directions. Check whether the Gosam Lake views and the featured food are currently available.
Access and Facility Information ↗
Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location, gardens and amenities of Deokpyeong Nature Rest Area on the Yeongdong Expressway, serving both the Incheon and Gangneung directions. Check whether the featured food is currently sold.
Access and Facility Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Majang Rest Area on the Jungbu Expressway, serving both directions. Check the current availability of the food and dog area introduced by the operator.
Access and Facility Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Maesong Rest Area on the Seohaean Expressway toward Mokpo. Distinguish it from the Seoul-bound location and check the conditions for using the shower and laundry facilities.
Access and Facility Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Maesong Rest Area on the Seohaean Expressway toward Seoul. Distinguish it from the Mokpo-bound location and check the conditions for using the shower and laundry facilities.
Access and Facility Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Anseong Rest Area on the Gyeongbu Expressway toward Busan. Distinguish it from the Seoul-bound location and Anseongmatchum Rest Area, and check whether the featured menu items are currently sold.
Access and Facility Information ↗
Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Yeoju Rest Area on the Yeongdong Expressway toward Gangneung. Distinguish its address from the Incheon-bound rest area and check the facilities you need before visiting.
Access and Facility Information ↗Transport and Rest Areas
Explore the location and amenities of Cheoin Rest Area on the Sejong–Pocheon Expressway, serving both directions. Distinguish the indoor pedestrian connection from vehicle entry and exit routes.
Access and Facility Information ↗