How to travel from Pyeongchang to Deokjeokdo, South Korea
The distance between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo is around 268km (167 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 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pyeongchang 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 → Pyeongchang if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩94,350($72)
Multiple operators
Bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, ferry
Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩74,695($57)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Plane and Ferry
Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost₩212,290($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang 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 ₩60,280 ($46) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩94,350 ($72).
The distance between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₩94,350 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩60,280 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you fly from Wonju (WJU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Pyeongchang to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ₩94,350 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 4h 55m | ₩94,350($72) | every 20 mins | 306km (190 miles) |
Bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, ferry + 1 similar | 5h 15m | ₩74,695($57) | every 20 mins | 329km (204 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 5h 30m | ₩60,280($46) | every 20 mins | 268km (167 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 5h 50m | ₩212,290($160) | every 20 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pyeongchang and Deokjeokdo
Bus companies
TxBus
Airport Limousine Korea
Ferry operators
KEF
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