How to travel from Mokpo to Deokjeokdo, South Korea
The distance between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mokpo 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.
👋 Also check out Deokjeokdo → Mokpo if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩95,660($73)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩87,800($67)
Multiple operators
Bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Ferry
Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩77,315($59)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mokpo 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 ₩77,315 ($59) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩95,660 ($73).
The distance between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Mokpo and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mokpo to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩77,315 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mokpo to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Wolmido and then to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Mokpo 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 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mokpo to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₩87,800 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mokpo and Deokjeokdo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 25m | ₩95,660($73) | every 20 mins | 444km (276 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 10m | ₩87,800($67) | every 20 mins | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ₩77,315($59) | every 20 mins | 451km (280 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 6h 50m | ₩82,555($63) | every 20 mins | 479km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mokpo and Deokjeokdo
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Bus companies
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
Train operators
Seoul Metro
Ferry operators
KEF
Yongju Ferry
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
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