How to travel from Taean to Deokjeokdo, South Korea
The distance between Taean and Deokjeokdo is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Taean to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Deokjeokdo → Taean if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩170,355($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Singyeongju Station then Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩100,905($77)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩111,385($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Deokjeokdo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taean to Deokjeokdo by train, subway, ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which costs around ₩96,970 ($74) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).
The distance between Taean and Deokjeokdo is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Taean and Deokjeokdo by train, subway and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Taean to Deokjeokdo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Deokjeokdo is to take the bus, then take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩96,970 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taean and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taean and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Taean to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station then Seoul Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₩100,905 ($77).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Deokjeokdo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 45m | ₩170,355($130) | every 20 mins | 434km (270 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 4h 30m | ₩225,395($170) | every 20 mins | 474km (295 miles) |
| Train to Geoje Station, plane and ferry | 4h 40m | ₩611,975($465) | every 20 mins | 511km (318 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 45m | ₩116,630($89) | every 20 mins | 497km (309 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 55m | ₩100,905($77) | every 20 mins | 540km (335 miles) |
| Train to Suseo SRT, ferry | 7h 15m | ₩102,215($78) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 55m | ₩96,970($74) | every 20 mins | 524km (326 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 50m | ₩111,385($85) | every 20 mins | 551km (342 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taean and Deokjeokdo
Airlines
Air Busan
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Train operators
Seoul Metro
Ferry operators
KEF
Bus companies
Ulsan Metropolitan City
Ko Bus
Seoul Bus
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
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