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From Incheon International Airport:
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There are several ways to get to KIAS from Incheon
International Airport. You may either take the airport limousine or the
airport train or use the taxi service. Choose the most convenient way by
referring to the following.
* Limousine Bus:
You may purchase Limousine or Premium Bus tickets at the
Transportation Information Counters located indoors (Exit 4 and 9) or
outdoors (Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 13) on the passenger terminal arrival
floor.
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- No. 6002:
The most convenient limousine bus to KIAS is No. 6002, bound for
Cheongnyangni. The bus stops at the airport are "5B" and "12A". The
fare is 10,000 Korean Won, and the bus departs every 12 to 15 minutes.
The first bus departs from the airport at 05:30 and the last bus departs
at 23:30. You can get off at 'Cheongnyangni Station' bus stop, which
will take about an hour and half.
Then, take a taxi at the Chengnyangni station to reach KIAS. The taxi fare will be about 3,000 Korean Won. Show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' and/or 'Map from Cheongnyangni Station to KIAS' to the taxi driver. In the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver', please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
Note that if you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk, limousine bus No. 6101 is more convenient because it stops at Holiday Inn Seongbuk.
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- No. 6101:
You can also take the 'Dobong (Seongdong)' route, No. 6101. The
bus departs from bus stop 3B and 10A and costs 14,000 won.
If you are going to KIAS then get off at
'Korea Univ. Station' bus stop and take a taxi.
From Korea Univ. Station, the taxi fare will be about 3,000 Korean Won. Show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver'. In the map, please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
Please note that if you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk, then get off at 'Holiday Inn Seongbuk' bus stop.
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* Airport Railroad
Airport trains are available from the airport to Seoul
Station (which is the last stop). If you take the commuter train, it will
take 53 minutes to Seoul Station and cost you 3,850 Korean won. If you
take the express train, it will take 43 minutes to go directly from the
airport to Seoul Station and cost you 8,000 Korean won. To reach KIAS
from Seoul station, you can either (i) take Metro Line #1 to
Cheongnyangni station and then take a taxi from there, or (ii) take a taxi
directly (from Seoul Station to KIAS). Show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' and/or 'Map from Cheongnyangni Station to KIAS' to the taxi driver. In the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver', please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
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* Taxi
If you have heavy luggage, we suggest that you take a taxi.
There are two different types of taxis, regular
and deluxe (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 (7,700 Korean Won). If you take a deluxe taxi, it will
cost 95,000 Korean Won including toll (7,700 Korean Won). However,
please keep in mind that it may cost more depending on traffic
conditions. To go to KIAS, show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' to the taxi driver. In the map, please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
If you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk using a taxi, then please show 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (small-scale)' and/or 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (large-scale)' to the taxi driver.
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For more information, please see below '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
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From Gimpo International Airport to KIAS (or Holiday Inn Seongbuk):
There are several ways to get to KIAS (or Holiday Inn Seongbuk) from Gimpo International Airport.
You may either take the airport limousine or the
airport train or use the taxi service. Choose the most convenient way by
referring to the following.
* Limousine Bus #6101:
You can take the airport limousine bus #6101 at Gimpo airport.
This bus starts from Incheon International Airport and stops at Gimpo International Airport.
If you are going to KIAS then get off at
'Korea Univ. Station' bus stop and take a taxi to KIAS.
You can check the stop of this bus at http://www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimpo_eng/info/RE03010101.jsp
--> click Limousine Bus --> Korea City Dobong, Seongdong
When you take a taxi to go to KIAS, you can show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver'. In the map, please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
If you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk then get off at 'Holiday Inn Seongbuk' stop.
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* Seoul Metro
You can use subways at Gimpo airport.
If you are going to KIAS,
then you can use subways from Gimpo Int'l Airport to Cheongnyangni Station.
There are two ways:
Way-1 (Maximum time (60-65 minutes), but Minimum Transfer):
(Metro Line #5) Gimpo Int'l Airport ---> Jongno 3(sam)-ga
(Metro Line #1) Jongno 3(sam)-ga ---> Cheongnyangni
Way-2 (Minimun time ~50 minutes, but more transfer; please check the time table for Airport Railroad):
(Airport Railroad) Gimpo Int'l Airport ---> Hongik Univ.
(Metro Line #2) Hongik Univ. ---> City Hall
(Metro Line #1) City Hall ---> Cheongnyangni
At Cheongnyangni Station, take a Taxi to KIAS. The taxi fare will be about 3,000 Korean Won. Show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' and/or 'Map from Cheongnyangni Station to KIAS' to the taxi driver. In the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver', please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage.
If you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk,
then you can use the Seoul Metro from Gimpo Int'l Airport to Korea Univ. Station:
(Airport Railroad) Gimpo Int'l Airport ---> Gongdeok
(Metro Line #6) Gongdeok ---> Korea Univ.
At Korea Univ. Station, take a taxi to Holiday Inn Seongbuk. Please show 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (small-scale)' and/or 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (large-scale)' to the taxi driver.
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* Taxi
If you have heavy luggage, we suggest that you take a taxi.
There are two different types of taxis, regular
and deluxe (black-colored, which might be about 50%-100% more expensive). The regular taxi fare from Gimpo Airport to KIAS will be about 25,000 Korean Won (it can vary though). If you are going to KIAS, show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' to the taxi driver. In the map, please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus with your luggage. If you are going to Holiday Inn Seongbuk, please show 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (small-scale)' and/or 'Map of Holiday Inn Seongbuk (large-scale)' to the taxi driver.
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For more information, please see below '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
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From Cheongnyangi Station to KIAS:
* Taxi
Go out through exit No.2 and take a taxi.
Show 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' and/or 'Map from Cheongnyangni Station to KIAS' to the taxi driver.
In the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver', please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus.
It is easy to find a taxi at Cheongnyangni Station.
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* Bus
When you get out through exit No. 2, ignore the bus stop you see right away and follow the way without making turns until you see another bus stop. Take No. 201 and get off at 'Hong-neung Elementary School' bus stop. You will see KIAS(KAIST campus) across the street.
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For more information, please see below '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
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From Hoegi Station to KIAS:
* On-Foot:
Go out through exit No.1. If you do not have lugguage and want to walk to KIAS, it will take about 15 minutes on foot.
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* Taxi
Take a taxi from exit No.1. It will cost about 2,600 Korean Won.
Show the 'Campus Map for Taxi Driver' to KIAS' to the taxi driver.
In the map, please check the specific building you are going (e.g. KIAS Building #1, Apartment-A, etc) so that you do not need to walk around the campus.
Note that it is a bit harder to find a taxi at Heogi Station than Cheongnyangni Station.
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* Bus
From exit No. 1, turn left and follow the sidewalk on the right until you reach the intersection and crosswalk. Cross the street and turn right. Go straight until you see the bus stop. Take No.273 and get off at 'KAIST Campus/Hong-neung Elementary School'
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* Campus Map with Note for Taxi Driver
* Map of Nearby Restaurants
* Local Map1 showing the KIAS Campus (including Campus Housing) and Neighborhood
(If you see 'Family Mart' on any map, please note that its name is now changed to 'CU (or CVS for you))'
* Local Map2 showing KIAS, 3 Nearby Stations (Hoegi; CheongNyangNi; Korea Univ.) & Holiday Inn Seongbuk
* Map from CheongNyangNi Station to KIAS with Note for Taxi Driver
* Map of Hoilday Inn Seongbuk (small-scale) with Note for Taxi Driver
* Map of Hoilday Inn Seongbuk (large-scale) with Note for Taxi Driver
* Map between Holiday Inn Seongbuk and KIAS with Note for Taxi Driver
* Map of Co-op Residence WhiKyung-dong
* Map of Seoul (Satellite View) showing KIAS, Holiday Inn Seongbuk, Korea Univ., Kyung Hee Univ.,
Cheong Nyang Ni Station, Hoegi Station, City Hall, Gyungbok Palace, and more.
* Information on Seoul City Transfortation
* Seoul Metro (Cyber Station) & Map of Seoul Metro (in pdf)
* Airport Railroad
* Incheon International Airport
* Gimpo International Airport
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* Local Map showing the KIAS campus and neighborhood
(If you see 'Family Mart' on any map, please note that its name is now changed to 'CU (or CVS for you))'.
* Campus Map
(For more maps, please see above '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.)
* Cafeteria
- Two cafeterias in Union Building (2nd floor & 4th floor)
- Atrium-cafeteria in Building #2, including coffee shop & bakery
* Restaurants near KIAS
(For more updated/detailed-information about restaurants, you can always ask LOC members at KIAS)
* Tea Room (= Discussion Room)
- On the 4th floor in Building #1
* Campus Facilities including Post Office, Banking, Convenience Store, etc.
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* KIAS Accommodation (KIAS Apartment, Dormitory, KIASTEL-1 (M5) & KIASTEL-2 (M6)):
- General information
- Free Internet Connection, Room Heating & Hot Water are available.
- Check-in: We provide specific information via e-mail.
- Check-out time: We inform it iseparately.
- Location & Maps: Please see above '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
* Holiday Inn (Seongbuk)
- Website: http://www.holiday.co.kr/eng/index.htm
- Shuttle Bus to KIAS in the morning on Oct. 30 - Nov.2:
The shuttle will leave at 8:20am at the main gate of the hotel.
You can wait in the lobby, then the staff will guide you.
- For information about Nearby Restaurants, Other Shuttle Services (e.g., to MyungDong),
Seoul Tour Programs starting from the hotel (with an English Guide) and more,
please ask at the either Front Desk or Concierge Desk in the lobby.
- Internet Connection in Rooms: wired internet is free, but wireless internet is not.
- Map to show a Taxi Driver: Map between Holiday Inn Seongbuk and KIAS
For more maps, please see above '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
* Co-op Residence (Whikyung-dong):
- Website: http://rent.co-op.co.kr/rent_coop/eng/body01.htm
- Location & Maps: Please see above '3. Maps & Info on Transportation'.
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