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How to get fromJapan to Ulleungdoby plane, bus, ferry, night train or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Japan to Ulleungdo by plane, bus, ferry, night train, or train

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  1. Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)planeFUK - PUS
    2. Take the bus from Gimhae International Airport to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Dodongferry
    8h 39m
    ₩184,586–496,674

  2. Night train, ferry

    1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Yonagonighttrain
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry
    3. Take the ferry from Donghae Mukho Terminal to Ulleungdo Dodongferry
    32h 53m
    ₩480,578–557,874

  3. Fly to Daegu International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)planeFUK - TAE
    2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Dodongferry
    8h 53m
    ₩190,286–627,974

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₩75,188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Japan and Ulleungdo, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Japan to Ulleungdo. However, you can take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport, take the bus to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, drive to Pohang, take the ferry to Ulleungdo Dodong, then drive to Ulleungdo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tōkyō Station to Ulleungdo via Yonago, Yonago, Sakaiminato, Sakaiminato, Donghae, Donghae Mukho Terminal, and Ulleungdo Dodong in around 32h 53m.

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