Night bus to Itaewon
Oct 21, 2014, 10:28 am
#1
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ICN Night bus to Itaewon
I'm arriving on KA086 at 4am. I believe I am supposed to take the #6030 bus to Itaewon. From what I can tell the first bus isn't until 620am? Also the train/subway first train is 520! Is there any options to Itaewon if I am ready to leave the airport shortly after 4am or just a taxi is the only option?
TIA
TIA
Last edited by remphish1; Oct 21, 2014 at 11:38 am Reason: Added to title for clarity
Oct 23, 2014, 9:57 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Just take the first subway. Korean taxi drivers are generally honest people, but at 4 AM at the airport, who knows WHAT you'll get! Not to mention you'll be bleary eyed and might not catch the bad apple.
Not to mention cabs from the airport are like 50-70,000W (if not more).
Look at this way. You might land at 4 AM, but by the time you get off the plane, 4:15, customs, get your bag 4:30, bathroom and coffee 4:45. By the time you walk to the AREX station, get a ticket, get down to the platform - 5. Only a little time to wait.
To get to Itaewon, take the all stop AREX train at 5:23 to Gongdeok Station. Transfer to Line 6 and it's just 4 stops to Itaewon.
Not to mention cabs from the airport are like 50-70,000W (if not more).
Look at this way. You might land at 4 AM, but by the time you get off the plane, 4:15, customs, get your bag 4:30, bathroom and coffee 4:45. By the time you walk to the AREX station, get a ticket, get down to the platform - 5. Only a little time to wait.
To get to Itaewon, take the all stop AREX train at 5:23 to Gongdeok Station. Transfer to Line 6 and it's just 4 stops to Itaewon.
Oct 23, 2014, 10:45 am
#3
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Just take the first subway. Korean taxi drivers are generally honest people, but at 4 AM at the airport, who knows WHAT you'll get! Not to mention you'll be bleary eyed and might not catch the bad apple.
Not to mention cabs from the airport are like 50-70,000W (if not more).
Look at this way. You might land at 4 AM, but by the time you get off the plane, 4:15, customs, get your bag 4:30, bathroom and coffee 4:45. By the time you walk to the AREX station, get a ticket, get down to the platform - 5. Only a little time to wait.
To get to Itaewon, take the all stop AREX train at 5:23 to Gongdeok Station. Transfer to Line 6 and it's just 4 stops to Itaewon.
Not to mention cabs from the airport are like 50-70,000W (if not more).
Look at this way. You might land at 4 AM, but by the time you get off the plane, 4:15, customs, get your bag 4:30, bathroom and coffee 4:45. By the time you walk to the AREX station, get a ticket, get down to the platform - 5. Only a little time to wait.
To get to Itaewon, take the all stop AREX train at 5:23 to Gongdeok Station. Transfer to Line 6 and it's just 4 stops to Itaewon.
Oct 23, 2014, 11:43 am
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Believe it or not I have a tour I am joining leaving at 745am. Was hoping to throw my suitcase at my hotel catch breakfast and if available check into my room for a minute.