How to travel from Asan to Deokjeokdo, South Korea

The distance between Asan and Deokjeokdo is around 200km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Asan to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩68,145($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asan and Deokjeokdo

There are several options for getting from Asan to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 3h 60m.

The distance between Asan and Deokjeokdo is around 200km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Asan and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Asan to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Asan and Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Asan and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asan and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asan to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Deokjeokdo is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Deokjeokdo. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Asan to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asan to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

How do I get from Asan to Deokjeokdo

Compare travel optionsbetween Asan and Deokjeokdo

Transport options from Asan to Deokjeokdo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
3h 60m
₩45,865($35)
every 20 mins200km (125 miles)
Bus and Ferry
5h 10m
₩68,145($52)
every 20 mins282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Deokjeokdo

The following major airports near Deokjeokdo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Deokjeokdo
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Deokjeokdo
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Deokjeokdo