How to travel from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo is around 321km (199 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 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry, bus and plane. 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 Yongsan Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩70,765($54)
Operated by

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩141,525($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩65,520 ($50) and will take around 5h 40m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩70,765 ($54).

The distance between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Jeonju and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₩70,765 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩65,520 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeonju and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Jeonju to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩70,765 ($54).

How do I get from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Deokjeokdo

Transport options from Jeonju to Deokjeokdo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
4h 20m
₩70,765($54)
every 20 mins348km (216 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry
5h 10m
₩141,525($110)
every 20 mins571km (355 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 40m
₩65,520($50)
every 20 mins321km (199 miles)
Bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, ferry6h 10m
₩78,625($60)
every 20 mins373km (232 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