How to travel from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang is around 267km (166 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 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang 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 PyeongchangDeokjeokdo if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩94,350($72)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Gwangjingu Council and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
Operated by

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Incheon Port then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Wonju (WJU).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₩256,845($195)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang 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 ₩60,280 ($46) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩94,350 ($72).

The distance between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang by ferry, subway and train.

The quickest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩94,350 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩60,280 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩94,350 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Deokjeokdo and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Deokjeokdo to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩94,350($72)
every 20 mins295km (183 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus4h 50m
₩60,280($46)
every 20 mins267km (166 miles)
Ferry and Bus
4h 55m
₩74,695($57)
every 20 mins357km (222 miles)
Ferry and Plane
5h 15m
₩256,845($195)
every 20 mins1,061km (659 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang