Incheon Subway — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Incheon Subway Information

The single-line Incheon Subway is the metro system for the city of Incheon in South Korea. It is up to twenty-nine kilometres long and has twenty-nine stations along its length.

The subway is one of the fastest and easiest ways to get around Incheon. There are up to five different lines running through the city centre, taking visitors to all of Incheon’s major districts.

The Airport Railway departs from Incheon International Airport and crosses the northern border of the city to Seoul.
The Incheon Line runs north-south between Songdo New City and Gyeyang Station.
Lines 1 and 7 in Seoul pick up passengers from the city and connect with the Incheon Line at Bupyeong-gu Office and Bupyeong stations.
The recently built Suin Line takes passengers to the southern outskirts of Incheon. There are plans to extend the line to Suwon.

The Incheon Metro, also known as the subway, is an integral part of the city’s public transport infrastructure and carries an average of 200,000 passengers daily. However, it does not operate 24 hours a day, and specific operating hours are not provided in the data.

The metro system does not have air conditioning, but does have screen doors on all platforms to increase passenger safety. It is not possible to walk between platforms and all trains are manually operated, there are no driverless trains.

A trip on the Incheon Metro costs 4 units of local currency.

Incheon Subway Map

Map of Incheon Subway showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Incheon Subway map in PDF format.

Lines and Connections

The Incheon Metro consists of two commercial lines. The first line was inaugurated in 1999, with 29 kilometres of track and 29 stations, while the second line was recently inaugurated in 2016. Line 2 is also 29 kilometres long but has only 27 stations.

Line 1 Stations:

Gyeyang (계양): This station is located in Gyeyang-gu district. It is connected to the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) line.
Gyulhyeon (귤현): Located in Gyeyang-gu district, this station has no connections.
Bakchon (박촌): Located in the Gyeyang-gu district, this station has no connections.
Imhak (임학): This station is in the Gyeyang-gu district and has no connections.
Gyesan (계산): Located in Gyeyang-gu district, this station has no connections.
Gyeongin National University of Education (경인교대입구): Located in Gyeyang-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Jakjeon (작전): Located in Gyeyang-gu district, this station has no connections.
Galsan (갈산): Located in Bupyeong-gu district, this station has no connections.
Bupyeong-gu office (부평구청): Located in Bupyeong-gu district, this station is connected to Seoul Metro Line 7.
Bupyeong Market (부평시장): Located in Bupyeong-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Bupyeong (부평): Located in Bupyeong-gu district, this station provides connections to the Seoul Metro Line 1.
Dongsu (동수): Located in Bupyeong-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Bupyeongsamgeori (부평삼거리): Located in Bupyeong-gu, this station has no connections.
Ganseogogeori (간석오거리): This station is located in Namdong-gu district and has no connections.
Incheon City Hall (인천시청역): Located in Namdong-gu, this station is connected to the Incheon Metro Line 2.
Arts Centre (예술회관): Located in Namdong-gu district, this station has no connections.
Incheon Bus Terminal (인천터미널): Located in Nam-gu district, this station connects to Incheon Bus Terminal.
Munhak Sports Complex (문학경기장): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Seonhak (선학): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Sinyeonsu (신연수): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Woninjae (원인재): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, this station provides connections to the Suin Line (Suwon-Incheon).
Dongchun (동춘): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Dongmak (동막): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, this station has no connections.
Campus Town (캠퍼스타운): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, this station has no connections.
Technopark (테크노파크): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
BIT Zone (지식정보단지): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, this station doesn’t offer any connections.
Incheon University (인천대입구): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Central Park (센트럴파크): This station is located in the Yeonsu-gu district and has no connections.
International Business District (국제업무지구): Located in Yeonsu-gu district, there are no connections at this station.

Line 2 Stations:

Geomdan Oryu (검단오류): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Wanggil (왕길): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Geomdan Sageori (검단사거리): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Majeon (마전): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Wanjeong (완정): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Dokjeong (독정): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Geomam (검암): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has connections to the AREX (Airport Railroad Express) line.
Geombawi (검바위): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Asiad Stadium (아시아드경기장): This station is located in Seo-gu district and has no connections.
Seo-gu Office (서구청): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Gajeong (가정): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Gajeong Jungang Market (가정중앙시장): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Seoknam (석남): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has connections to the Seoul Metro Line 7.
West Woman’s Community Centre (서부여성회관): Located in Seo-gu district, this station has no connections.
Incheon Gajwa (인천가좌): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Gajaeul (가재울): Located in Seo-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Juan National Industrial Complex (주안국가산단): Located between Seo-gu and Nam-gu districts, there are no connections at this station.
Juan (주안): This station is located in Nam-gu district and has connections with the Seoul Metro Line 1.
Citizens Park (시민공원): Located in Nam-gu district, this station has no connections.
Seokbawi market (석바위시장): Located in Nam-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Incheon City Hall (인천시청): Located in Namdong-gu district, this station connects to the Incheon Metro Line 1.
Seokcheon Sageori (석천사거리): Located in Namdong-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Moraenae Market (모래내시장): This station is located in Nam-gu district and has no connections.
Mansu (만수): This station is in Nam-gu district and has no connections.
Namdong-gu Office (남동구청): Located in Nam-gu district, there are no connections at this station.
Incheon Grand Park (인천대공원): Located in Nam-gu district, this station has no connections.
Unyeon (운연): Located in Nam-gu district, this station has no connections.

Operating Hours

The Incheon Metro operates on the same timetable as the Seoul Metro, as both are integrated into the same subway network. Although the service isn’t available 24 hours a day like other major metros, it effectively caters for daily commuters by offering convenient operating hours.

Stations open at 5.30am, when trains leave their termini on all lines, and continue without interruption until midnight. Stations close 15 minutes before midnight to prevent further passengers from entering, while allowing those already on board to leave at the appointed time.

While the opening and closing times remain the same whatever the day or holiday, the frequency of trains varies. From Monday to Saturday, trains arrive every 8 minutes during regular hours and every 4 minutes during peak hours. On Sundays and public holidays, trains arrive every 8-10 minutes throughout the day.

Ticket Pricing

Incheon Metro fares are calculated according to the distance travelled. The tickets and access cards used are the same as those for the Seoul Metro. This means that they can be used interchangeably in both metros and on the bus routes in both cities.

Passengers usually pay using a T-Mobile card or the mobile app of the same name. The former can be purchased at authorised stores, kiosks, supermarkets, station ticket offices and vending machines, while the latter can be downloaded on most operating systems.

T-money Card (and mobile app)

The T-money card is priced at 2,500 Won (2.20 USD), and the fare structures are as follows:

Travel distance up to 10 kilometers: 1,250 KRW.
Travel distance between 10 and 50 kilometers: 100 KRW for every 5 kilometers covered.
Travel distance beyond 50 kilometers: 100 KRW for every 8 kilometers covered.

Single-Journey Tickets

The fare chart for single-journey tickets is as follows:

Travel distance up to 10 kilometers: 1,350 KRW.
Travel distance between 10 and 50 kilometers: 100 KRW for every 5 kilometers covered.
Travel distance beyond 50 kilometers: 100 KRW for every 8 kilometers covered.

Students

Students are eligible for fare reductions provided they use the T-money card or the mobile app. Here’s the pricing structure:

Travel distance up to 10 kilometers: 720 KRW (with T-money).
Travel distance up to 10 kilometers: 1,350 KRW (standard fare).
Travel distance between 10 and 50 kilometers: 80 KRW for every 5 kilometers covered.
Travel distance beyond 50 kilometers: 80 KRW for every 8 kilometers covered.

Children

Children aged between six and 12 receive discounts. These are applicable to both the T-money Card and standard tickets.

Travel distance up to 10 kilometers: 450 KRW.
Travel distance between 10 and 50 kilometers: 50 KRW for every 5 kilometers covered.
Travel distance beyond 50 kilometers: 50 KRW for every 8 kilometers covered.

Note: Individuals above 65 years of age, those with disabilities, and children under five are allowed to use Incheon public transportation systems at no charge.

Regulations

Children over the age of six, whether accompanied by their parents or not, must pay for their trip.
Personal belongings should not obstruct other passengers on the Incheon Metro.
While waiting on the platform, it is not recommended to lean against the safety glass barrier separating the platform from the tracks.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the station area and on trains.
Carrying flammable objects or fireworks is prohibited.
Persons under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to enter Incheon Metro stations.
Running in the station area is discouraged.
If you bring a baby carriage, it must be folded or placed in the first or last car before boarding the train.
When using Incheon Metro facilities, always walk on the right side to facilitate faster passenger movement.
Be respectful to service personnel and other passengers and follow the instructions of the staff.
Use headphones when listening to multimedia content while travelling on Incheon Metro.
Do not obstruct the doors of the system while they are closing.
Avoid distracting station staff.
Begging or selling goods within the Incheon Metro facilities is prohibited.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited while waiting for or riding on trains of the system.
Only police officers with proper identification are allowed to carry firearms.
Distribution of leaflets, brochures or any form of advertising material requires prior approval from the system authorities.
Access to areas reserved for metro staff is not permitted.
Physical, verbal or psychological assault on any passenger within the metro facilities is prohibited.

Airport Connection

Fortunately, the Incheon Metro is connected to Incheon International Airport by a rail express line called AREX (Airport Railroad Express). AREX trains can be boarded at Geomam (Line 2) and Gyeyang (Line 1) stations. It’s a 30-minute ride from Geomam and 37 minutes from Gyeyang to the airport. The fare is 3,200 KRW from Geomam and 3,700 KRW from Gyeyang.

Passengers can disembark at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at the airport. The journey is straightforward and staff are on hand to assist, especially at the airport stations. From the airport, passengers can continue their journey to Seoul from the terminal metro stations if they do not disembark at Incheon Metro stops. It’s important to note that oversized baggage is not allowed on AREX trains; passengers with such baggage must use taxi services available at the airport exits.

Tourist Attractions

Incheon has many tourist attractions. One of them is Songdo Central Park, located near Central Park Station on Line 1. The park offers vast green spaces perfect for walking or cycling. With an array of sculptures and a beautiful lake in a 41-hectare area, the park was designed to increase the presence of green spaces that were overlooked during Incheon’s industrial growth years.

Another magnificent green space in the city is Incheon Grand Park, accessible via Incheon Grand Park station on Line 2. The park features a botanical garden with over 300 species of plants, a rose garden with 66 species of flowers, a children’s zoo with 42 species of animals, and an environmental museum. Its size and variety of activities make it a popular destination for city visitors.