- How to get to Seoul by plane
- How to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul by Aeroexpress
- From Incheon Airport to Seoul by Bus
- From Incheon Airport to Seoul by taxi
Seoul is one of the largest and most interesting cities to visit in South Korea. Tourists from different parts of the world, including Russia, tend to get to the metropolis. However, it is not as easy as it seems at first glance, so travelers are often interested in how to get to Seoul.
How to get to Seoul by plane
The best way to travel to the Korean capital is considered to be a flight by air. Residents of Moscow, Vladivostok, Irkutsk and Khabarovsk are in the most advantageous position, since from these cities you can fly to Seoul directly. Direct flights from St. Petersburg are carried out during the high season. The flight duration depends on the starting point of departure and varies from 2 to 10 hours. The minimum flight duration (Vladivostok-Seoul) is about 2.5 hours, and the maximum (Moscow-Seoul) is 8.5 hours.
Flights with connections in different cities are operated by the following carriers: Air China; Qatar Airways; Singapore Airlines; Japan Airlines; Czech Airlines; Emirates; China Southern Airlines; Turkish Airlines; Cathay Pacific; Finnair; Etihad Airways. Transfers can be in Doha, Hong Kong, Dubai, Helsinki, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Prague, Tokyo, Beijing and Bangkok. Choosing this option, be prepared for the fact that the waiting time at the airports can stretch up to 20-25 hours.
Separately, it should be noted that overland communication from Russia to Seoul is practically absent due to the tense relations between South and North Korea. To be in Seoul, a Russian tourist must cross the land border of South Korea, and access to it has long been blocked by the North Korean authorities.
How to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul by Aeroexpress
Korea's key airport is located about 70 kilometers from the capital and is called Incheon. Most international flights arrive there, and according to experts in the field of transport infrastructure, the airport is considered one of the best in the world.
The main task facing a tourist arriving in Incheon is to get to Seoul. For this purpose, use the services of rail carriers. First, you should purchase an Aeroexpress or regular train ticket. This can be done in the airport terminal, located on the third floor.
Then you take the train and easily reach the station "Seoul Yok", which means "Seoul Station". If you prefer the high-speed train, you will be in Seoul in 30-40 minutes, and the journey by regular train will take you about 50-60 minutes. The fare ranges from $ 3 to $ 5.
From Incheon Airport to Seoul by Bus
There are many local buses departing daily from Incheon to Seoul. Passengers boarding is carried out on the first floor of the airport, on a special platform. Buses start running at 5 am and end at midnight. Do not forget to consider the timetable of the routes when planning your trip.
Buses from the Korean Air Airport are especially popular with visitors, and a ticket costs from $ 8 to $ 14. Externally, the vehicle can be recognized by its blue color, and inside the buses are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable journey. The final stop is the main subway station of Seoul.
From Incheon Airport to Seoul by taxi
If you arrive at the airport at night, it is better to take a taxi. As a rule, the Korean taxi fleet is equipped with fairly modern cars of different classes. To travel by taxi, you need to know some of the nuances:
- most of the official taxi ranks are located near the exits;
- a safe taxi must be equipped with meters;
- check the meter in the car in advance so that the driver cannot deceive you;
- the cost of the trip is fixed in accordance with the distance and varies from 5 to 9 thousand rubles;
- you have the right to demand from the taxi driver to present a driver's license and documents for the car;
- travel time from the airport to the center of Seoul is approximately one hour;
- the trails in Korea are of very good quality, so the trip will be quick and enjoyable.
