The distance between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok is around 376km (233 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 5h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok by ferry, bus, subway and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Samcheok.
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There are several options for getting from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok by ferry, bus, subway and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₩65,520 ($50) and will take around 5h 55m. 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 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩81,245 ($62).
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok is around 376km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Deokjeokdo and Samcheok by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₩81,245 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩65,520 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₩65,520 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Train | 5h 30m | ₩81,245($62) | twice daily | 382km (237 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 55m | ₩65,520($50) | every 20 mins | 376km (233 miles) |
Ferry to Incheon Port, Bus | 5h 55m | ₩65,520($50) | every 20 mins | 378km (235 miles) |
Ferry to Incheon Port, bus | 6h 25m | ₩81,245($62) | every 20 mins | 464km (288 miles) |
Ko Bus
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.