The University of Tokyo - Korea University
The 2nd Joint Workshop on Bio-Soft Matter

Travel

>Transportation

From Gimpo Airport to Korea University

1. Subway (metro map : [PDF], [JPG] )
Take the airport railroad at Gimpo Airport and exchange subways to line No. 6 at "Gongdeok" station. Get off at "Anam" station.(In order to go to Hana square, you can get out from Exit 4  of Anam station.) The fare is 1,450 Korean Won from the Gimpo airport station to Anam station.

2. Limousine bus
There are many buses from the airport to downtown. The convenient bus to Korea Univ. is one bound for "Su-Rak." The bus number is '6101' (82-2-949-2313) and the fare is 7,000 Korean Won from Gimpo. The bus departs every 20 - 30 minutes. You can get off at "Korea University" bus stop (It will take about one hour from Gimpo). This stop is near Exit 4 of "Korea Univ." station of line No. 6, one stop from "Anam" station. The limousine bound for the airport stops near Exit 5 of "Korea Univ." station.
If you go to Holiday Inn, Seongbuk, directly, you get off at "Holiday Inn" bus stop.

3. Taxi
If you have heavy luggage, we suggest that you take a taxi. There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about >20,000 Korean Won from the Gimpo airport to Korea Univ. In case of deluxe taxi, it will cost about >30,000 Korean won. However, the cost depends on the traffic condition. Please print out this map and show it to a taxi driver, who will then know where you are headed.

 

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For the following local sites, please refer to this map.

- To Hana Square: within 5 minutes' walk from Exit 4 of "Anam" station.

- To CJ International House & Frontier Hall: within 10 minutes' walk from Exit 2 of "Anam" station.

- To Holiday Inn Seongbuk: within 5 minutes' driving from  "Korea Univ."
 station of line No. 6.

 

 

From Incheon Airport to Korea University


There are several ways to get to Korea Univ. from Incheon International Airport.

You may purchase Limousine and 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.

1. Limousine Bus
There are many buses from the airport to downtown. The convenient bus to Korea Univ. is one bound for Su-Rak. The bus number is '6101' (82-2-949-2313) and the bus departs from Incheon Int'l Airport to Korea University via Gimpo Int'l Airport. The fare is 14,000 Korean Won from Incheon. The bus departs every 20 - 30 minutes. The first bus from Incheon departs at 06:10 and the last bus departs at 22:00. You can get off at 'Korea University' bus stop (It will take about one and a half hours from Incheon). You can take a taxi to your local destination. Please print out this map and show it to a taxi driver, who will then know where you are headed.

2. Taxi
If you have heavy luggage, we suggest that you take a taxi. There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about >60,000 Korean Won from the Incheon airport to Korea Univ. including toll fee. In case of deluxe taxi, it will cost about >95,000 Korean won including toll fee. However, the cost depends on the traffic condition. Please print out this map and show it to a taxi driver, who will then know where you are headed.

 

>Lodging

CJ international House or Holiday Inn, Seongbuk

Participants from the Univ. of Tokyo will stay at either CJ international House or Holiday Inn, Seongbuk. The former is in the campus and the latter is within 5 min's drive. Detailed instructions will be given upon arrival.

 

>Micellaneous

Weather in Seoul

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Korean Currency

The unit of Korean currency is Won. Major foreign currencies, traveller's checks, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, banks and airports. Please visit this website for up-to-date information on the exchange rate.