How to travel from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out SamcheokDeokjeokdo 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 Cheongnyangni Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Samcheok.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Deokjeokdo and Samcheok

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok

Compare travel optionsbetween Deokjeokdo and Samcheok

Transport options from Deokjeokdo to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train
5h 30m
₩81,245($62)
twice daily382km (237 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar
5h 55m
₩65,520($50)
every 20 mins376km (233 miles)
Ferry to Incheon Port, Bus5h 55m
₩65,520($50)
every 20 mins378km (235 miles)
Ferry to Incheon Port, bus6h 25m
₩81,245($62)
every 20 mins464km (288 miles)

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Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok