Wolmi Sea Train 2026 — ₩11,000 weekday / ₩14,000 weekend fares, hours, Monday closure, and a half day from Incheon Station

The Wolmi Sea Train is a sightseeing monorail that loops around Wolmido from Wolmi Sea Station, right next to Incheon Station on Seoul Subway Line 1. A standard adult ticket costs ₩11,000 on weekdays and ₩14,000 on weekends and public holidays. One loop is 6.1 km and takes about 42 minutes.

From April to October the train runs 10:00–19:00 on Fridays, weekends and public holidays, and 10:00–18:00 from Tuesday to Thursday. It is closed every Monday. Your ticket lets you get back on once more the same day, so you can hop off at Wolmi Culture Street or Wolmi Park and ride again later. Online booking closes at midnight the day before, so if you decide to go today, buy your ticket at the station.

What is the Wolmi Sea Train, and how long does one loop take?

The Wolmi Sea Train is a city sightseeing monorail run by Incheon Transit Corporation. It starts at Wolmi Sea Station and stops at Wolmi Park, Wolmi Culture Street and Museum stations before returning to where it began. According to Incheon Transit Corporation’s overview, the loop is 6.1 km long and takes about 42 minutes, on a track that rises from 7 m to as high as 18 m above the ground.

What is near each of the four stations

Wolmi Sea Station, the start and end of the loop, is at 269 Jemullyang-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon, beside Incheon Station. Incheon Chinatown, the old Open Port Area, Songwol-dong Fairytale Village and Jayu Park are all around it. Wolmi Park Station leads to Wolmi Park and Wolmisan Mountain, and Wolmi Culture Street Station opens onto the waterfront street of the same name. Museum Station is the stop for the Museum of Korea Emigration History, the Lock Gate of Incheon Port exhibition, Incheon Inner Port and Wolmi Observatory.

Incheon’s tourism site lists eight views from the train, which it calls the “Eight Sights of the Sea Train”: the silo mural, Wolmisan Mountain, Wolmi Culture Street, the West Sea sunset, the lighthouse road, Incheon Bridge, the Incheon Port lock gate and Incheon Inner Port. The sunset is the only one tied to a time of day, so it is worth checking the last departure before you plan around it.

Cars, seats and accessibility

Each train has two cars and carries up to 46 people, and it runs on batteries rather than overhead wires. There are 2 wheelchair spaces, an elevator that fits one wheelchair, and tactile paving, and assistance dogs are welcome on board. The stations also have themed extras such as trying on clothes from Korea’s late-19th-century opening era, a VR experience, a rooftop garden and a sunset viewing deck. The train was named one of the Korea Tourism 100 in 2019.

White Wolmi Sea Train on a curved elevated track along the Wolmido waterfront, with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides behind it

The sea train on its curved elevated track by the water, with a Ferris wheel and rides in the background. 2019, Source: Incheon Metropolitan City (KOGL Type 1). Original on Wikimedia Commons.

How much does a ticket cost on weekdays and weekends?

A standard adult ticket is ₩11,000 on weekdays and ₩14,000 on weekends and public holidays. Youth and seniors pay ₩8,000 on weekdays and ₩10,000 on weekends, children pay ₩7,000 and ₩8,000, and people with disabilities and national merit recipients pay ₩6,000 and ₩7,000. Incheon residents with proof of address pay a lower resident fare, shown in the last row of the table.

The table follows the Korean-language Incheon Transit Corporation hours and fares page, which carries the current prices. Some English-language pages still list older prices, so go by the figures below.

Ticket type	Adult	Youth / Senior	Child	Disabled / National merit
Standard, weekday	₩11,000	₩8,000	₩7,000	₩6,000
Standard, weekend & holiday	₩14,000	₩10,000	₩8,000	₩7,000
Incheon residents only (any day)	₩8,000	₩6,000	₩5,000	₩4,000

Group fares also exist: ₩9,000 per adult on weekdays and ₩12,000 on weekends. If you are organizing a group, ask Incheon Transit Corporation (+82-32-450-7600) how many people count as a group and how to book.

Age brackets

Adults are 19 to 64. Youth fares cover ages 13 to 18, plus students aged 19 to 24 who are enrolled in school. Seniors are 65 and over, and children are 3 to 12. If you are a student in that 19–24 range, bring your student ID.

Who gets the Incheon resident fare

The resident fare applies only after you show proof that you live in Incheon, such as a Korean resident registration card, driver’s license, youth ID or a resident registration certificate. If you pick the resident fare online and cannot prove residency on the day, you pay the difference at the station. The booking page also asks whether you are a Korean national or a foreign national; for any question about which ticket type applies to you, call +82-32-450-7600.

When does it run, and which day is it closed?

From April to October the train runs 10:00–19:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and 10:00–18:00 from Tuesday to Thursday. From November to March it runs 10:00–18:00 every operating day. It is closed every Monday; when a Monday is a public holiday, the train runs that day and closes on the next day that is not a holiday instead.

The April–October timetable lasts until the end of October. From November 1, weekend service also ends at 18:00, so if you are arriving late in the afternoon, check which month’s hours apply.

When does the last train leave

On days when service ends at 18:00, the last loop leaves Wolmi Sea Station at around 17:10–17:15. On days that end at 19:00, it leaves at around 18:10–18:15 and comes back to Wolmi Sea Station at the end of the loop. Arriving right at closing time means you will probably miss it, so be on the platform before those departure times.

Does it run in bad weather

Service can be suspended because of weather or a technical problem. On very windy or rainy days, call +82-32-450-7600 before you head out. If you want the West Sea sunset from the train, Fridays, weekends and holidays give you the extra hour until 19:00.

Port of Incheon docks and calm water seen over autumn trees, with the city spreading out behind

Docks and water at the Port of Incheon beyond autumn trees, with the city behind, seen from high ground on Wolmido. Source: Incheon Jung-gu Office (KOGL Type 1). Original on Wikimedia Commons.

How do I buy tickets, and how many times can I ride?

You can book online or buy at any of the four stations. Tickets bought online must be used for the first ride at Wolmi Sea Station, while tickets bought on site can start at any station. Every ticket includes one re-ride on the same day, so you get two rides in total.

You can re-board at any of the four stations, so it is easy to get off, look around and get back on somewhere else. According to the Incheon Transit Corporation ticket guide, on weekdays a same-day receipt from a business in the Wolmi Special Tourist Zone also gets you an extra ride. Pets other than guide dogs are not allowed on board, and neither is food.

Online booking window and fees for canceling

Online booking opens at 09:00 on the 1st of the month before your visit and closes at midnight the day before you ride; same-day online booking is not available. Once a booking is confirmed you cannot change the date or the number of people, and you can only cancel online. You can pay by credit card, bank transfer or mobile phone billing.

If you cancel up to 3 days ahead, there is no charge. Two days before, the fee is 10%; one day before, 20%; and on the day, before your booked time, 30%. If you cancel within an hour of paying, you get a full refund. Arrive at Wolmi Sea Station before your booked time, and before 10:00 if you booked the 10:00–10:30 departure. Seats are not assigned.

Paying at the station

All four stations sell tickets for first rides and re-rides, although this can change depending on conditions on the day. You can pay with a credit card, an Incheon e-um card, cash or T-money, so a T-money card works here too. For a same-day trip, the ticket office at Wolmi Sea Station is the simplest choice, since it sits right next to Incheon Station.

Front of Incheon Station with its large Incheon Station sign and a stone steam-locomotive monument

The front of Incheon Station under its large sign, with a stone steam-locomotive monument marking the birthplace of Korea’s railways. 2019, 이강철 (Lee Gang-cheol), CC BY-SA 4.0. Original on Wikimedia Commons.

How do I combine Chinatown and Wolmido from Incheon Station?

Incheon Station is a terminus of Subway Line 1 and is also served by the Suin-Bundang Line. The Chinatown gate stands across the road from the station, and Wolmi Sea Station is right beside it. Walk Chinatown first, ride the sea train, get off at Wolmi Culture Street or Wolmi Park, then use your re-ride to return to Wolmi Sea Station. That plan uses both rides on a single ticket.

Start at the Chinatown gate

The paifang gate (Junghwamun) opposite Incheon Station is the symbol of Incheon Chinatown, and there are three more gates: Inhwamun, Seollinmun and Hanjungmun. Past the main gate, the street climbs for about 300 m to a T-junction. Chinatown grew up after Incheon Port opened in 1883 and the area was designated a Qing extraterritorial zone in 1884. Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles), gonggalppang (hollow sweet bread) and mooncakes are the foods it is known for.

The tourist information center at Incheon Station (+82-32-777-1330) can help with questions, and parking in Chinatown is paid. Dogs are welcome if you bring a leash and waste bags.

Red-pillared main gate of Incheon Chinatown with dragon carvings and a blue name plaque, and the street running beyond it

The main gate of Incheon Chinatown, with dragon carvings and a blue name plaque, and the street beyond. 2019, 이강철 (Lee Gang-cheol), CC BY-SA 4.0. Original on Wikimedia Commons.

Wolmi Culture Street and the Moonlight Music Fountain

Wolmi Culture Street Station opens straight onto Wolmi Culture Street, a seaside promenade that is pedestrian-only outside the hours when vehicles are allowed in, with street portrait artists along the way. The Moonlight Music Fountain runs from May 1 to October 31 and puts on an evening show using six or seven colors of light.

The fountain is closed for maintenance every Monday, the same day the train is closed, so plan for Tuesday to Sunday if you want both. This year’s fountain season ends on October 31, so go before then if the fountain is on your list.

Crowded Wolmido waterfront street lined with seafood restaurant signs, with the elevated track running overhead on the right

Seafood restaurant signs along the busy Wolmido waterfront street, with the elevated track crossing overhead on the right. 2016, Goodwillgames, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original on Wikimedia Commons.

A walk from Wolmi Park Station

Wolmi Park opens at 05:00. From March to October the last entry is 22:00 and the park closes at 23:00; from November to February both times move one hour earlier. The Wolmi Dulle-gil loop trail is 2.3 km, and the park includes the Wolmi Traditional Garden, an observation deck, Wolmi Fortress and the Museum of Korea Emigration History. The park stays open long after the last train, so you can keep walking after your final ride.

To reach the park by bus instead, take bus 2, 10 or 45 from Incheon Station and get off at the Wolmi Park stop. If you drive, the official sea train site points to public parking near the stations, including the free lot at Pier 8.

If you have another day in Incheon, our Ganghwa Island day trip guide covers a full day out on the island.

FAQ

Q. How much is the Wolmi Sea Train?
A. A standard adult ticket is ₩11,000 on weekdays and ₩14,000 on weekends and public holidays. Incheon residents who can prove their address pay a lower resident fare.

Q. Is the Wolmi Sea Train open on Mondays?
A. No, it is closed every Monday. If a Monday is a public holiday, it runs that day and closes on the next non-holiday instead.

Q. Can I book online on the day I want to ride?
A. No. Online booking closes at midnight the day before. On the day, buy at any of the four stations with a credit card, Incheon e-um card, cash or T-money.

Q. Can I get off and ride again?
A. Yes. Each ticket includes one re-ride on the same day, so you get two rides. One loop is 6.1 km and takes about 42 minutes.

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