How to travel from Seoul to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Dongducheon is around 43km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoul to Dongducheon by subway, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration59min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩1,310($1)
Operated by

Seoul Metro

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance43km (27 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Dongducheon by subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground which costs around ₩1,310 ($1) and will take around 59min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Seoul and Dongducheon is around 43km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

It takes around 59min to get from Seoul and Dongducheon by subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Dongducheon is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground which will typically cost around ₩1,310 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Dongducheon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 59min.

Seoul Metro run train services between Seoul and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 59min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seoul and Dongducheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dongducheon-si. instead which will take 41min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 59min.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seoul and Dongducheon. The distance is around 43km (27 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Dongducheon is to take the underground which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around ₩1,310 ($1).

How do I get from Seoul to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Dongducheon

Transport options from Seoul to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
59min
₩1,310($1)
every 15 mins44km (27 miles)
Taxi
41min
₩58,970($45)
on demand43km (27 miles)
Drive
41min
₩9,175($7)
on demand43km (27 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

The following major airports near Dongducheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon