Gimpo Airport offers some of the cheapest airport-to-city transport in Asia thanks to its excellent subway connections. Here is what each option actually costs in 2026.
Price comparison by destination
| Destination | Subway | Airport bus | Regular taxi | Pre-booked transfer | |-------------|-------:|------------:|-------------:|--------------------:| | Myeongdong | KRW 1,450 (EUR 0.95) | KRW 7,500 (EUR 5) | KRW 28,000 (EUR 18) | KRW 60,000 (EUR 39) | | Gangnam | KRW 1,550 (EUR 1.00) | KRW 8,000 (EUR 5.30) | KRW 35,000 (EUR 23) | KRW 70,000 (EUR 46) | | Hongdae | KRW 1,350 (EUR 0.90) | KRW 7,500 (EUR 5) | KRW 20,000 (EUR 13) | KRW 55,000 (EUR 36) | | Seoul Station | KRW 1,350 (EUR 0.90) | KRW 7,500 (EUR 5) | KRW 24,000 (EUR 16) | KRW 55,000 (EUR 36) | | Jamsil | KRW 1,550 (EUR 1.00) | N/A | KRW 38,000 (EUR 25) | KRW 75,000 (EUR 49) |
Extra costs to factor in
A T-money card costs KRW 4,000 (EUR 2.60) to purchase but saves you KRW 100 per subway ride and is essential for buses. You will use it throughout your Seoul trip, so it pays for itself quickly.
Taxis add a 20% late-night surcharge between midnight and 4 AM. Expressway tolls of KRW 2,000–3,000 (EUR 1.30–2.00) may apply on certain routes and are added to the meter.
Deluxe taxis (black) cost roughly 50% more than regular taxis but offer larger vehicles and drivers who often speak English.
Is a pre-booked transfer worth it?
Honestly, for solo travelers or couples, the subway from Gimpo is so good that a transfer is hard to justify on convenience alone. The value of a pre-booked transfer at Gimpo comes when you are traveling with a family, have heavy luggage, arrive after the subway closes, or simply want door-to-door service in English with zero navigation required.
Best value option
The subway is the clear winner. For KRW 1,350–1,550 (EUR 0.90–1.00) you reach central Seoul in 25–40 minutes. Trains are clean, air-conditioned, and announcements are in English. The only downside is managing luggage during rush hours.