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.
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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Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
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Take the bus to Incheon then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 4h 60m | ₩64,210($49) | every 20 mins | 330km (205 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5hrs | ₩64,210($49) | every 20 mins | 303km (188 miles) |
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Ferry | 5h 45m | ₩61,590($47) | every 20 mins | 317km (197 miles) |
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Seoul Metro
The following major airports near Deokjeokdo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.