What is the cheapest way to get from Seoul to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Tokyo is to train and fly which costs ¥17000 - ¥47000 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seoul to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Tokyo is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥26000 - ¥70000.

How far is it from Seoul to Tokyo?

The distance between Seoul and Tokyo is 1223 km.

How do I travel from Seoul to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Seoul to Tokyo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 16m and costs ¥36000 - ¥55000.

How long does it take to get from Seoul to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Seoul to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10842+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Seoul to Tokyo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, night bus, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Tokyo by plane, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gimpo International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GMP - HND
5h 3m
¥26,772–66,150
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ICN - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
6h 32m
¥17,169–46,103
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
20h 16m
¥36,579–51,207
Train, ferry, night bus
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
3. Take the night bus from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
29h 25m
¥20,419–44,548
Bus, ferry, night bus
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Donghae City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry
3. Take the night bus from Matsue Sta. to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitnightbus
33h 31m
¥32,870–45,748
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ICN - HND
5h 32m
¥20,059–49,423
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Seoul to Busan Int'l portcar
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Tokyocar
27h 8m
¥36,617–81,169

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

98Weekly Planes

2h 21mAverage Duration

¥24,552Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,223.4 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Tokyo, Japan?

All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) hourly.

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