How to travel from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park by ferry, subway, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seoraksan National Park → Deokjeokdo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Onsu Station and then to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩64,210($49)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to Dongseoul Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩85,180($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park by ferry, subway, bus and train. 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 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩64,210 ($49).
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park by ferry, subway and bus.
The quickest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₩64,210 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park 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 Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Onsu Station and then to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Onsu Station and then to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Onsu Station and then to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Seoraksan National Park is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Onsu Station and then to Express Bus Terminal Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Seoraksan National Park is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₩64,210 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 45m | ₩64,210($49) | every 20 mins | 308km (191 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, train and bus | 5h 55m | ₩90,420($69) | every 20 mins | 415km (258 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, train and bus | 6h 10m | ₩69,455($53) | every 20 mins | 317km (197 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, train and bus | 7h 50m | ₩61,590($47) | every 20 mins | 354km (220 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 10m | ₩85,180($65) | every 20 mins | 426km (264 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Deokjeokdo and Seoraksan National Park
Bus companies
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Donghae Bus Corporation
TxBus
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Airports near Seoraksan National Park
The following major airports near Seoraksan National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Seoraksan National Park