How to travel from Seoul to Deokjeokdo, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Deokjeokdo is around 117km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 60m.

2 routes found

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

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Deokjeokdo

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Deokjeokdo by subway, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take a ferry which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Seoul and Deokjeokdo is around 117km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Seoul and Deokjeokdo by subway and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Deokjeokdo is to take the underground and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoul 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 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seoul 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 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Seoul to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Deokjeokdo is to take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

How do I get from Seoul to Deokjeokdo

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Deokjeokdo

Transport options from Seoul to Deokjeokdo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Ferry
2h 60m
₩58,970($45)
every 20 mins187km (116 miles)
Train and Ferry
3hrs
₩43,245($33)
every 20 mins117km (72 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