Seoul Travel Information: Essential Facts and Guides for Visitors (2026)

Last updated: October 2026 · Written by the Seoul Travel Tips team, based in Seoul

Everything practical you need before and during a trip to Seoul, in one place. Start with the key facts below, then open the detailed guide for each topic.

Seoul Key Facts

Getting There and Around

• Incheon Airport to Seoul — AREX Express (43 min, ₩13,000), All-Stop train, limousine buses and taxis compared.
• Incheon Airport guide — terminals, facilities and arrival tips.
• Seoul subway guide — fares, transfers and why the exit number matters.
• Transportation overview — subway, buses and taxis at a glance.
• Seoul taxi guide — fares, airport taxis, payment and avoiding overcharging.
• T-luggage and T-locker — luggage storage and delivery at stations.

Transport Cards

• T-money — the standard pay-per-ride card.
• Climate Card — unlimited Seoul rides from ₩5,000 a day.
• WOWPASS — prepaid payment card with built-in T-money.
• Seoul Pass Finder — answer a few questions to see which card suits your trip.

Money and Shopping

• Global ATM Finder — find ATMs that accept foreign cards.
• How to use a global ATM — step-by-step, plus fees and currency conversion.
• Currency calculator — convert won to your currency.
• Shopping tax refund — instant refunds and airport refunds for visitors.
• Seoul travel budget — realistic daily costs and a budget calculator.

Staying Connected

• SIM and eSIM guide — choosing between eSIM, physical SIM and roaming, and how much data you need.
• Electricity and plugs — voltage, plug types and adapters.

Health and Safety

• Emergency, hospital and pharmacy guide — hospitals, pharmacies and emergency contacts for visitors.
• Seoul weather — what to expect and pack each month, including the summer monsoon and winter cold.

Seoul is one of the safer big cities in the world for visitors. Normal precautions apply in crowds: keep your phone and wallet secure, and avoid tightly packed alleys on busy nights.

Planning Your Trip

• Seoul travel tips for first-time visitors — the essentials in one page.
• Seoul travel tips: etiquette and everyday know-how — local customs that make your trip smoother.
• Where to stay in Seoul — the best areas compared.
• Itineraries: 3 days · 5 days · 7 days

Free Travel Tools

Our tools work in your phone’s browser, with no app to install:

• Seoul Subway Route Finder — routes, transfers and exits.
• Walking Helper — walking directions between nearby places.
• Korean Image Search — read Korean signs and menus from a photo.
• Nearby Places and Nearby Restaurants — what’s around major stations.

→ See all Seoul travel tools

Prices, rules and entry requirements change. We check these guides regularly, but please confirm important details with official sources before you travel.