AREX Express Is ₩13,000 — Your Old Guide Says ₩11,000
The official adult fare for the AREX Express from Incheon Airport is ₩13,000 (₩9,500 child). Yet half the English-language guides ranking on Google still say ₩11,000 — the old price.
Official: ₩13,000 Old guides: ₩11,000
The price-checked numbers
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREX Express (adult) | ₩13,000 | T1 43 min / T2 51 min | Separate ticket — T-money doesn't work. Online discount ≈ ₩11,500 |
| AREX Express (child) | ₩9,500 | same | |
| AREX all-stop (T1→Seoul Stn) | ₩4,750 | 59–66 min | T-money works |
| AREX all-stop (T2→Seoul Stn) | ₩5,350 | 59–66 min | T-money works |
Last train: the final Express departs around 22:48. Land later and your options collapse to limousine buses and taxis.
Why it matters
An outdated ₩11,000 figure breaks your budget math — and it's a signal. If a guide is wrong about the airport train, what else is it wrong about? SeoulSaver re-checks prices on a rolling basis; this article will be updated when fares change.
Turn this shock into savings
Train or bus or taxi? The cheapest option depends on your group size — compare them all before you buy a ticket.
Compare airport options → Full airport guide →Sources: BeforeYouGoKorea, AskKoreaTravel, KoreaLocally (Oct 2026).