How to travel from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Incheon then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩64,210($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩61,590 ($47) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩64,210 ($49).

The distance between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Gangneung and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ₩64,210 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩61,590 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gangneung and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Deokjeokdo is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Deokjeokdo. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Gangneung to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ₩64,210 ($49).

How do I get from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo

Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Deokjeokdo

Transport options from Gangneung to Deokjeokdo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
4h 60m
₩64,210($49)
every 20 mins330km (205 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
5hrs
₩64,210($49)
every 20 mins303km (188 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Ferry5h 45m
₩61,590($47)
every 20 mins317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Deokjeokdo

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Deokjeokdo
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Deokjeokdo
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Deokjeokdo