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Maps & Directions
KIAS
85 Hoegiro (Cheongnyangni-dong 207-43)
Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul 02455
Tel: +82-2-958-3711
Fax: +82-2-958-3770
From Incheon International Airport
There are several ways to get to KIAS from Incheon International Airport. You may purchase Limousine or Premium Bus tickets or obtain information at the Transportation Information Counter located near the exits 2, 4, 9 and 13 on the passenger terminal arrival floor.
Limousine Bus
Bus No. 6002
The convenient bus to KIAS is one bound for Cheongnyangni of which number is "6002" and the bus stop at the airport is No."5B" and "12A". The fare is 10,000 Korean Won and the bus departs every 15~20 minutes. The first bus at the airport departs at 05:30 and the last bus departs at 23:30. You can get off at 'Cheongnyangni Station' bus stop, which will take about one and a half hours.
Bus No. 6101
Take a Limousine Bus No.6101 'Dobong(Seongdong)' route at the bus stop 3B, 10A (Bus fare is 14,000 won). Get off at 'Korea Univ. Station' bus stop and then take a taxi. To KIAS, it will cost less than 3,000 Korean Won.
Then, take a taxi to KIAS. To KIAS. Either from Cheongnyangni or Korea Univ. Station, it will cost you less than 3,000 Korean Won. Please show 'Direction for Taxi Driver' to a taxi driver so that he/she can understand where you are headed. For more information, please visit Incheon International Airport website.
Airport Train
Airport train is available from the airport to Seoul Station. This service will cost you 3,700 Korean Won, and total estimated time to KIAS is about an hour. You should get off at the Seoul Station, which is the last stop. Then, from Seoul Station to KIAS, you can take a subway Subway or you can use a taxi service, which will cost you about 10,000 Korean Won. Please show 'Direction for Taxi Driver' to a taxi driver so that he/she can understand where you are headed. For more information about airport Train, please visit Incheon International Airport website.
Taxi
If you have heavy luggage, we suggest that you take a taxi. There are two different types of taxis. One is regular taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about 75,000 Korean Won from the Incheon International Airport to KIAS including a toll (7,500 Korean Won). In case of deluxe taxi, it will cost 95,000 Korean Won including toll (7,500 Korean Won). However, please keep in mind that it may cost more depending on traffic condition. Please show 'Direction for Taxi Driver' to a taxi driver so that he/she can understand where you are headed. Please visit at Incheon International Airport website.
From Hoegi Station
Bus
Please go out through exit No. 1 and go straight until you arrive at an intersection. Cross the road to the right at first and then to the straight line. Cross the road and turn right. Walk straight until you see a bus stop. Take No.1215 or No.273 and get off at 'KAIST Campus/Hong-neung Elementary School' bus stop.
Taxi
Please go out through exit No.1 and take a taxi. Please show 'Direction for Taxi Driver' to a taxi driver so that he/she can understand where you are headed. It will cost about 2,400 Korean Won
From Cheongnyangni Station
Bus
Please go out through exit No. 2 and go straight, turn right at the corner and then go straight until you see a bus stop. Take No.1215 and get off at 'Hong-neung Elementary School' bus stop. Please cross the road to reach KIAS which is in the KAIST campus.
Taxi
Please go out through exit No.2 and a taxi. Please show 'Direction for Taxi Driver' to a taxi driver so that he/she can understand where you are headed. It will cost about 2,400 Korean Won.
Subway
Seoul City's subway system is one of the most convenient and fastest way to get around the city. It currently consists of 11 lines connecting various parts of the city operated by three separate organizations: the Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation, the Korean National Railroad, and the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation. The color-coded subway lines make the Seoul Metro quite easy to use. The subway operation hours are from 5:30 to approximately 24:00. The estimated travel time between subway stations is 2~3 minutes. Train schedules can vary depending on the line in question.
- ※ Subway fare is calculated based on the distance traveled. The basic fare is 1,250 won for distance less than 10km.
- ※ Airport Railroad Line and Sinbundang Line cost an additional fee
- ※ Single Journey Ticket: This can be purchased from the "Ticket Vending and Card Reload Device" located inside the subway station. For one ticket, you must pay a deposit of 500 won, which you get back when you return the card to the "Deposit Refund Device" at your destination.
- ※ You can find out more comprehensive information about the subway system in Seoul at Visit Seoul.
- Taxi
- There are three kinds of taxis -- regular taxi, deluxe taxi, and limousine taxi. The last two types of taxi offer a high standard of service compared to the first, but are more expensive. You cannot always expect that a taxi driver is fluent in English, so it is advisable to indicate one of the city landmarks (major hotels or famous buildings or places) as your destination.
- Seoul City Tour Bus
- The Seoul City Bus Tour links most of the city`s major sightseeing and shopping areas, including the Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, the Namdaemun and Dongdaemun markets and Seoul Tower. This gives tourists a chance to sample what Seoul has to offer without having to make recourse to cumbersome maps and brochures or spending much of the day underground touring Seoul`s (albeit fine) subway system. Please visit Seoul City Tour for more information.