Most long-distance international flights arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN). However, travelers flying from nearby Asian airports (such as Tokyo-Haneda, Osaka-Kansai, Beijing-Capital, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Taipei-Songshan, or Kaohsiung) may find flights to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) more convenient.
From Incheon Airport to SNU
Taxi
The taxi fare for coming to SNU Gwanak campus from Incheon International Airport is around 60,000 won depending on the traffic situation. By Deluxe Taxi (Mobeom Taxi), which offers kinder service, the approximate fare is 80,000 won.
AREX(Airport Railroad)
There are 2 types of train. Express Train is a Premium Train that goes nonstop between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station. Allstop Train is a Commuter Train that stops at all 14 stations in-between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station.
We recommend taking a Allstop train. You can transfer to Line #2 at Hongik University Station. And take bus number 5516 at exit #3 of Sillim Station, or take bus number 5513 at exit #3 of Seoul National Univ.(Gwanak-gu Office) Station. This way, it will take about two hours totallly from the airport to SNU.
From Gimpo Airport to SNU
Taxi
The fare from Gimpo Airport to SNU Gwanak campus is approximately 30,000 won(About 40,000 won for Deluxe/Mobeom Taxi).
Subway
Take the local train (not express, as it skips Saetgang Station) on Line #9 from Gimpo Airport Station and get off at Saetgang Station. Transfer to the Sillim Line and get off at Gwanaksan Station. You can take bus number 5516 from the bus stop near Gwanaksan Station.
From Subway Stations to SNU
Subway
When using the subway to visit Seoul National University, make sure to take Subway Line #2 (Green Line) and stop either at Seoul National University(Gwanak-gu Office) Station, or Sillim Station.
Subway Line #2 (Green Line), Seoul National University(Gwanak-gu Office) Station (Exit #3)
While Seoul National University is nearby the SNU(Gwanak-gu Office) station, it is not within walking distance, and you will need to take a bus or a taxi to get to the university. Be sure not to confuse the Seoul National Univ.(Gwanak-gu Office) Station with the Seoul National University of Education/Court or Prosecutor’s Office Station.
From exit #3, walk towards the Gwanak-gu Office. There you will find the campus shuttle bus and other buses that will take you to SNU. Campus shuttles are free of charge. Though intervals vary during the semesters, the shuttle buses generally run every 5 to 20 minutes. You should get off at Lawn in front of Administration Building. Bldg.#28 is a 5-minute walk from there.
You can also take the public 5513 bus that circulates the campus counter-clockwise, from the university’s main entrance to the Administration Building. After getting off at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Bldg.#28 is within a 3-minute walk.
Subway Line #2 (Green Line), Sillim Station (Exit #3)
You will need to use additional mode of transportation to get to campus from Sillim Station. From exit #3, take bus number 5516, which circulates counter-clockwise from the main entrance towards the Administration Building. Get off the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
