How to travel from Icheon to Deokjeokdo, South Korea
The distance between Icheon and Deokjeokdo is around 162km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Icheon to Deokjeokdo by bus, ferry and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Deokjeokdo → Icheon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩60,280($46)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Pangyo Station, Gangnam Station then Sindorim Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩44,555($34)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Deokjeokdo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Icheon to Deokjeokdo by bus, ferry and subway. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take a ferry which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).
The distance between Icheon and Deokjeokdo is around 162km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Icheon and Deokjeokdo by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Icheon to Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Deokjeokdo is to take the underground and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Icheon and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Icheon and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Icheon to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).
Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Deokjeokdo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 3h 35m | ₩60,280($46) | twice daily | 235km (146 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ₩44,555($34) | every 20 mins | 162km (100 miles) |
| Train to Oido Station, Ferry | 4h 10m | ₩40,625($31) | every 20 mins | 179km (111 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 3h 55m | ₩45,865($35) | every 20 mins | 162km (101 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Icheon and Deokjeokdo
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Ferry operators
KEF
Train operators
Seoul Metro
Airports near Deokjeokdo
The following major airports near Deokjeokdo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Deokjeokdo
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Deokjeokdo
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Deokjeokdo