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International Airport Transportation Guide :
 
 
 

Most international passengers use Incheon International Airport (ICN) to enter into the Korea. Some passengers from China or Japan may use Gimpo International Airport (GMP). It is possible to travel via Ship and Train from China and Japan, but it is a rare case. Here we will provide the information on ICN and GMP cases. If you want to use the other cases, you may ask to the IFAC WC ’08 .

At ICN and GMP the visitors can use limousine bus, taxi, and subway, but most visitors choose to take a limousine bus or taxi instead of a subway. We will provide the transportation guide for limousine bus and taxi. The fare of the luxury taxi is higher by 150 -200 % than that of a general taxi.

 

Incheon International Airport

 

IFAC World Congress Information Desk (41 Counter) will be at outdoors of Exit 9 from Arrival Area at ICN (see the Figure in the below). It is near gate D, next to the Airport Bus Ticket Counter in front of Kraze Burgers. You can buy Limousine bus tickets at Bus Ticket Office located around Exit 4, 9 (Indoors), Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 9C (Outdoors). You can take a Taxi at 4D-8C. The detailed transportation information to each hotel from ICN will be provided in the below.

 

Transportation Information from ICN to Each Hotel :

For the detailed information to each hotel, click the name of the hotel listed in the following.

COEX InterContinental Seoul /
Grand International Seoul
Park Hyatt Lotte Hotel Renaissance Seoul Hotel
Ramada Seoul Hotel Rivera Novotel Ambassador Samjung Hotel
Hotel Dong Seoul Ibis Hotel Coatel Dormy Inn Seoul
Casaville Samsung Residence Stay7 Hotel Ellui Konkuk University Dormitory


Gimpo International Airport

You can buy Limousine bus tickets at Bus Ticket Office near the bus stops ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥, and ⑦. You can take a Taxi at the taxi stop area cross the road of bus stops. The detailed transportation information to each hotel from GMP will be provided in the below.

Kimpo Airport

Transportation Information from Gimpo to Each Hotel :

For the detailed information to each hotel, click the name of the hotel listed in the following.

COEX InterContinental Seoul /
Grand International Seoul
Park Hyatt Lotte Hotel Renaissance Seoul Hotel
Ramada Seoul Hotel Rivera Novotel Ambassador Samjung Hotel
Hotel Dong Seoul Ibis Hotel Coatel Dormy Inn Seoul
Casaville Samsung Residence Stay7 Hotel Ellui Konkuk University Dormitory

General transportation Guide in Seoul and Korea

 

Subway

 
 
The subway is the most efficient and convenient way to get around Seoul and Busan. The subway system has developed into these cities main transport system and continues to provide a fast, safe, and comfortable means of transportation. In Seoul, it links Seoul with its outlying areas and satellite cities. On the intercity network, trains operate at intervals of 2.5 to 3 minutes during the morning and evening rush hours, and intervals of 4 to 6 minutes during non-peak times. For more information, please refer to the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation.


 
Bus
 
Local City Buses
Inter-city bus networks connect virtually all cities and towns in the country and are an economical way to travel. Exclusive bus lanes are enforced in the daytime, which makes it less time-consuming to travel by bus. City buses are numbered according to their routes, but since signs are only in Korean and no English timetables are available, it is advisable to know the bus number in advance.
 
 
 
 
Long Distance Express Buses
Two services, regular express buses and deluxe express buses, provide efficient access to all major towns in Korea. Deluxe buses offer spacious seats and amenities such as mobile phones and VCRs. Late-night deluxe express buses run on some lines. Seoul Express Bus Terminal and East Seoul Express Bus Terminal are the two busiest terminals in Seoul, which are located within the central city. Busan's Express Bus Terminal is located in the eastern part of downtown.
 
 
Train
 
Passengers trains operated by the Korean National Railroad are reasonably fast, reliable, and very inexpensive by world standards. The trains run on a strict schedule and are not affected by traffic congestion during the holiday seasons. An extensive network covers almost every part of the nation. Now Gyeongbu high-speed railroad is under construction and the 1st project will be complete by 2004. The high-speed railroad, safer, faster and economical than any other traffic method, will be a epoch-making transportation method.
 
 
Air
 
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines provide domestic air transport service, connecting Seoul with other major cities, involving one-hour flights at most. They also connect Jejudo Island with major cities in Korea. Gimpo Airport is used for domestic flights only, while Incheon International Airport had replaced it as the gateway for international flights.

Related site:

      Incheon International Airport

      Gimpo Airport

      Korea City Air Terminal

      Korean Air

      Asiana Airlines

 
 
Taxi
 
There are two kinds of taxis - regular and deluxe. Fares are based on distance and time. The fare for deluxe taxi is somewhat higher than that of regular taxi, but more convenient as they can be ordered by phone.
 
 
Car rental
 
Driving in Korea can be an exciting and effective way of getting around. An extensive road and expressway network is available, which means you can visit every corner of the country. Road numbers and destinations are clearly indicated on road signs. Drivers must meet the following requirements: one year of driving experience, an international driver's license valid for a year from the date of entry, at least 21 years of age, and valid passport.

The speed limit is 60km/hr for most roads in the city and 80km/hr for city expressways including Olympic Expressway. Driving while intoxicated involves a very heavy penalty.

 
 
 
 
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