The distance between Taebaek and Deokjeokdo is around 338km (210 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 6h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo by bus, ferry, train, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
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Take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
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Take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo.
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There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo by bus, ferry, train, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which costs around ₩62,900 ($48) and will take around 6h 5m.
The distance between Taebaek and Deokjeokdo is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Taebaek and Deokjeokdo by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ₩62,900 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Deokjeokdo is to take the train, then take the underground and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩62,900 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Taebaek and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taebaek and Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Incheon Station then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 6h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Pohang then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 6h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then take a ferry to Deokjeokdo. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Deokjeokdo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ₩78,625 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 6h 5m | ₩62,900($48) | every 20 mins | 373km (232 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ₩78,625($60) | twice daily | 380km (236 miles) |
Bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Ferry | 6h 40m | ₩72,075($55) | every 20 mins | 338km (210 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | ₩169,045($130) | every 20 mins | 588km (365 miles) |
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The following major airports near Deokjeokdo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.