How to travel from Incheon to Deokjeokdo, South Korea

The distance between Incheon and Deokjeokdo is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Incheon to Deokjeokdo by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

KEF

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Ferry to Deokjeokdo

Take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

KEF

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Incheon and Deokjeokdo

There are several options for getting from Incheon to Deokjeokdo by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Incheon and Deokjeokdo is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Incheon and Deokjeokdo by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Incheon to Deokjeokdo is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Incheon and Deokjeokdo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Incheon and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Incheon and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Incheon and Deokjeokdo. The ferry typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

KEF run the ferry services between Incheon and Deokjeokdo. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Incheon to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Incheon to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Incheon to Deokjeokdo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

How do I get from Incheon to Deokjeokdo

Compare travel optionsbetween Incheon and Deokjeokdo

Transport options from Incheon to Deokjeokdo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
1h 40m
₩45,865($35)
every 20 mins69km (43 miles)
Ferry to Deokjeokdo
1h 55m
₩41,935($32)
every 20 mins73km (45 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Incheon and Deokjeokdo

Ferry operators

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