How to travel from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan, South Korea
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan is around 421km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan 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 Ulsan → Deokjeokdo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Juan Station and then to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩148,080($115)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Ulsan Station.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩81,245($62)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the bus to JW Marriott Hotel and then to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩87,800($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan by ferry, subway, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₩69,455 ($53) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩148,080 ($115).
The distance between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan is around 421km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Deokjeokdo and Ulsan by ferry, subway and train.
The quickest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩148,080 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩69,455 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Juan Station and then to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Juan Station and then to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Juan Station and then to Geomam Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Ulsan is Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ulsan. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Ulsan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Incheon Port then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Ulsan Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Deokjeokdo to Ulsan is to take a ferry, then take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₩81,245 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Deokjeokdo and Ulsan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3hrs | ₩148,080($115) | every 20 mins | 421km (261 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | ₩95,660($73) | every 20 mins | 492km (306 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, plane and bus | 4h 10m | ₩833,435($635) | every 20 mins | 541km (336 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, plane and bus | 4h 25m | ₩142,835($110) | every 20 mins | 487km (303 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 10m | ₩463,895($355) | every 20 mins | 496km (308 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 30m | ₩81,245($62) | every 20 mins | 500km (311 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | ₩87,800($67) | every 20 mins | 566km (351 miles) |
| Ferry to Incheon Port, Bus | 7h 10m | ₩69,455($53) | every 20 mins | 480km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Deokjeokdo and Ulsan
Bus companies
Seoul Bus
Ko Bus
TxBus
Taehwa Airport Limousine
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Busan
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Ferry operators
KEF
Train operators
Seoul Metro
Airports near Ulsan
The following major airports near Ulsan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Ulsan Airport (USN)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Ulsan
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Ulsan
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Ulsan