How to travel from Deokjeokdo to Iksan, South Korea
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Iksan is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Deokjeokdo to Iksan by ferry, subway, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iksan → Deokjeokdo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩66,830($51)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Incheon Port and then to Yeongjongdo then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩98,285($75)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Gunsan.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩76,005($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Deokjeokdo and Iksan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Deokjeokdo to Iksan by ferry, subway, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩61,590 ($47) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩66,830 ($51).
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Iksan is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Deokjeokdo and Iksan by ferry, subway and train.
The quickest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Iksan is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩66,830 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Deokjeokdo and Iksan is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩61,590 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Iksan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Iksan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Deokjeokdo to Iksan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port and then to Yeongjongdo then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Deokjeokdo to Iksan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Iksan is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Deokjeokdo and Iksan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | ₩66,830($51) | every 20 mins | 329km (204 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, Train | 4h 50m | ₩68,145($52) | every 20 mins | 339km (211 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 5hrs | ₩61,590($47) | every 20 mins | 309km (192 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ₩98,285($75) | every 20 mins | 469km (292 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 60m | ₩76,005($58) | every 20 mins | 389km (242 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Deokjeokdo and Iksan
Bus companies
TxBus
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Ferry operators
KEF
Yongju Ferry
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Train operators
Seoul Metro
Airports near Iksan
The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Iksan
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Iksan
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Iksan