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tuna007az
Joined: 18 Jan 2004
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 Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 2:39 pm Post subject: Taxis from airport |
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| How expensive would it be to take a taxi from incheon airport into seoul hapejeong are for a hostell...............it it easier than trying to navigate the bus |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| It will cost a small fortune, cause depending on traffic, it's around 30 minutes to an hourinto Seoul. As long as you know the area of Seoul where you want to go, it's not difficult at all to navigate the bus. Besides, if you're staying at a hostel, it sounds like you're trying to save $$$. If you're gonna splurge, do it on accomodations not transportation. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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I would guess at around 40,000 won for a taxi to Hapjeong, regardless of traffic you've got to pay the toll over the bridge, and the long travel time.
The 602 bus however goes straight from the airport to Hapjeong subway station with no stops in between 7,000 won, it'll take almost exactly the same amount of time- your call!
See also this thread about the 602
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=20421 |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Taxis from airport |
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| tuna007az wrote: |
| How expensive would it be to take a taxi from incheon airport into seoul hapejeong are for a hostell...............it it easier than trying to navigate the bus |
No, it would be easier to take the bus. They are very organized. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| The only reservation I'd have would be hauling a load of bags on and off a crowded bus with a driver who's trying to get through his route ASAP. But to be honest it's neither here nor there. |
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tuna007az
Joined: 18 Jan 2004
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I looked at the bus but map couldnt find the 602 can i get some help? |
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justagirl
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Cheonan/Portland
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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swissjames, I think the airport limo busses are pretty cool about luggage and all. I've even had them come out of the bus and help me get my stuff out of the undercarriage part.
Now, if it were a plain, old city bus, I'd be really worried! Those guys can drive like Evil Kenevil and don't seem to give a hoot about anyone!
The busses from the airport are really nice. I sure wish the busses from Cheonan to Seoul were the same...really comfy! (for a bus) |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Toby
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Wedded Bliss
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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| justagirl wrote: |
swissjames, I think the airport limo busses are pretty cool about luggage and all. I've even had them come out of the bus and help me get my stuff out of the undercarriage part.
Now, if it were a plain, old city bus, I'd be really worried! Those guys can drive like Evil Kenevil and don't seem to give a hoot about anyone!
The busses from the airport are really nice. I sure wish the busses from Cheonan to Seoul were the same...really comfy! (for a bus) |
Yes. they are friendly and will help you anywhere. |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Taxis from airport |
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| kangnamdragon wrote: |
| No, it would be easier to take the bus. They are very organized. |
How can taking a bus possibly be easier than taking a taxi? One gets in to the taxi, tells the driver where to go, and then one can do anything ranging from falling asleep to reading books.
With riding a bus you have to watch for your stop, share your ride with others, and hope that you don't fall asleep and wake up long past where you wanted to get off. Then when you do get off, odds are that one will then have to get into a taxi anyway to get where they really wanted to go in the first place which involves waiting around trying to get a taxi.
Taking a taxi is more expensive, but it's easier. |
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Swiss James
Joined: 26 Nov 2003
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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the last taxi I got from Incheon to my place I had to wait 5 minutes in the freezing cold for the taxi driver to come back from having a pee/buying some smokes/whatever he was doing- then keep him talking as he seemed to be falling asleep at the wheel and veering off to the side then had some big argument when I apologetically explained I had to go up to my room to get the cash.
It's an exception to the rule, but the bus would've been easier then. |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Taxis from airport |
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| Gord wrote: |
| kangnamdragon wrote: |
| No, it would be easier to take the bus. They are very organized. |
How can taking a bus possibly be easier than taking a taxi? One gets in to the taxi, tells the driver where to go, and then one can do anything ranging from falling asleep to reading books.
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It's easier because you don't start crying afterward when you pay the fare and Real Reality does not have to deal with the guy demanding a tip. |
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Toby
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Wedded Bliss
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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The taxi is not cheap rom the airport and not comparable to comfort if you take the limo bus either.
Cheap, easy and comfortable.
That, in my opinion, wins over the taxi. But then, my opinion doesn't matter! |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Toby wrote: |
| But then, my opinion doesn't matter! |
Sure it does. There is more leg room in the bus too. |
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Toby
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Wedded Bliss
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 2:20 am Post subject: |
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| Plus, if you are knackered, you don't feel obliged to talk to the bus driver in broken korean the same way you would have to with a taxi driver. |
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