K-MetroFAQ
How do I get from Incheon Airport to the city by subway?
Take the AREX all-stop train: about 1 hour from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 to Seoul Station, and about 55 minutes to Hongik Univ. For Myeongdong, change to Line 4 at Seoul Station (about 1 hour 10 minutes). A separate non-stop Express train also runs to Seoul Station. The airport section has a separate fare, so K-Metro does not show the fare.
What time is the last train?
It depends on the line, station and direction, but on weekdays most last trains leave around 0:40 to 1:00 after midnight (e.g. Gangnam Line 2 at 0:46 and 0:54, Myeongdong Line 4 at 0:50 and 0:57). Last trains often end at an intermediate station, so always check the destination. Station pages show first and last trains, and routes mark the last train in red.
How much is the fare?
With a transit card, the adult base fare is 1,550 won for up to 10 km, plus 100 won every 5 km from 10 to 50 km and every 8 km beyond 50 km (as of 2025-06-28). The Shinbundang Line adds a separate fare depending on the section. The route screen shows the estimated fare.
How do I find the right platform when transferring?
Follow the line color and the "for ○○" signs, which show the next station the train stops at. K-Metro's route screen shows the train's destination, the next station and the walking time at transfer stations.
How can I tell express trains apart?
Line 9 and part of Line 4 run express trains that skip some stations. Check the red "Express" mark and the list of stops on the route screen.
Can I search stations in English?
Yes. Search with names like Gangnam, and station names are shown in your language together with Korean.
Times are estimates from K-Metro timetables and route calculations and may differ from actual service.