There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Seoul by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.
Recommended option
Fly Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo
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Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)
Cheapest option
Train to Tokyo Narita, fly to Incheon, train
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Take the train from Tokyo station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
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Fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Incheon (ICN)
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Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Station
6 alternative options
Fly Tokyo Haneda to Incheon, train
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Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Incheon (ICN)
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Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Station
Train to Tokyo Narita, fly to Seoul Gimpo
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Take the train from Tokyo station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
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Fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP)
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Tokyo to Hakata
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Take the ferry from Fukuoka to Busan
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Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRT
Train, car ferry
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Take the train from Tokyo to Kokura
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Take the car ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan
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Take the train from Busan Station to Seoul Station
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi
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Take the bus from Kyōto to Namba OCAT
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Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Maizuru Ferry Terminal
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Take the ferry from Maizuru to Donghae
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Take the bus from Donghae to Seoul Express Bus Terminal
Drive, ferry
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Drive from Tokyo to Fukuoka
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Take the ferry from Fukuoka to Busan
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Drive from Busan to Seoul
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) flights
The flight time between Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Seoul Gimpo (GMP) is around 3h 19m and covers a distance of around 1180 km. This includes an average layover time of around 37 min. Services are operated by Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Japan Airlines and others. Typically 49 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
49
Weekly Planes
3h 19m
Average Duration
₩323,153
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Seoul?
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Seoul is to train and fly which costs ¥13000 - ¥35000 and takes 6h 19m.
Which way is quickest from Tokyo to Seoul?
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Seoul is to fly which costs ¥20000 - ¥130000 and takes 5h 24m.
How far is it from Tokyo to Seoul?
The distance between Tokyo and Seoul is 1159 km.
How do I travel from Tokyo to Seoul without a car?
The best way to get from Tokyo to Seoul without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 36m and costs ¥46000 - ¥60000.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Seoul?
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Tokyo to Seoul, including transfers.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Seoul?
The quickest flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Seoul Gimpo Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Seoul Gimpo Airport?
Korean Air, Japan Airlines, Star Flyer and two other airlines offer flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Seoul Gimpo Airport.
Where can I stay near Seoul?
There are 1070+ hotels available in Seoul. Prices start at ₩115,000 per night.
Launch map view
- Distance: 1159.5 km
- Duration: 5h 24m
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea?
Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and three other airlines fly from Tokyo to Seoul every 4 hours.
Airlines
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩340,000 - ₩1500,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo via Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩330,000 - ₩1800,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩1600,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩1000,000 - ₩1600,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon via Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩1600,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩1600,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩330,000 - ₩950,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩600,000 - ₩2200,000
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩370,000 - ₩1800,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩700,000 - ₩3000,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩270,000 - ₩600,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩600,000 - ₩2500,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Gimhae, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩600,000 - ₩2500,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩370,000 - ₩1800,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩700,000 - ₩3000,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon via Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩700,000 - ₩3000,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩750,000 - ₩3100,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩290,000 - ₩600,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩600,000 - ₩2500,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Takamatsu, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩650,000 - ₩2500,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul Gimpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩340,000 - ₩1500,000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩1600,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩290,000 - ₩650,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Osaka Kansai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩600,000 - ₩2200,000
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩950,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Gimhae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩310,000 - ₩950,000
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Seoul Gimpo via Gimhae, Cheju
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩410,000 - ₩1300,000
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩270,000 - ₩750,000
- Website
- zipairtokyo.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩100,000 - ₩420,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩240,000 - ₩650,000
- Website
- twayair.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₩140,000 - ₩430,000
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₩380,000 - ₩1300,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Tokyo Narita to Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₩350,000 - ₩750,000
Train operators
- Phone
- +82 1599-7788
- Website
- arex.or.kr
Train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩4,200 - ₩6,500
- Website
- http://www.arex.or.kr/
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tokyo station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩31,000 - ₩50,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
- Book at
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/nex.html
- Reserved Seat
- ₩31,000 - ₩37,000
- Green Seat (First Class)
- ₩45,000 - ₩50,000
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tokyo to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩230,000 - ₩320,000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ₩230,000 - ₩310,000
- Reserved seat
- ₩250,000 - ₩320,000
- Green seat
- ₩330,000 - ₩440,000
Train from Tokyo to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩220,000 - ₩300,000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ₩220,000 - ₩300,000
- Reserved seat
- ₩240,000 - ₩300,000
- Green seat
- ₩310,000 - ₩420,000
- Website
- srail.co.kr
Train from Busan Station to Suseo SRT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000 - ₩80,000
- Website
- http://www.srail.co.kr/
- Book at
- https://etk.srail.co.kr/hpg/hra/fr/01/selectScheduleList.do?pageId=TE0101000000
- Standard Class
- ₩52,000 - ₩55,000
- First Class
- ₩75,000 - ₩79,000
- Phone
- (82) 1544-7788 + 7
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩42,000 - ₩65,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com
- Standing
- ₩42,000 - ₩60,000
- Economy
- ₩46,000 - ₩65,000
- First Class
- ₩65,000 - ₩95,000
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- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000 - ₩28,000
- Website
- http://www.letskorail.com
- Standing/Non-reserved
- ₩22,500 - ₩24,000
- Economy Class
- ₩26,500 - ₩28,000
Bus operators
- Phone
- 03-3844-0489
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000 - ₩80,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyōto to Namba OCAT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩8,966
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Maizuru Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩24,406
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Donghae to Seoul Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000 - ₩26,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent Express
- ₩25,800
- Economy Express
- ₩17,500
Ferry operators
- Website
- jrbeetle.com
Ferry from Fukuoka to Busan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩159,387
- Schedules at
- jrbeetle.com
- Phone
- 083-224-3000
- Website
- kampuferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩85,000 - ₩130,000
- Schedules at
- kampuferry.co.jp
- Second Class
- ₩89,655
- First Class
- ₩124,521
- Deluxe
- ₩179,310
- Suite
- ₩278,926
- Website
- pukwan.co.kr
Car ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan Int'l port
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000 - ₩130,000
- Schedules at
- pukwan.co.kr
- Suite
- ₩251,000
- Deluxe
- ₩175,000
- 1st class
- ₩125,000
- 2nd class
- ₩95,000
- Phone
- +82 33 521 0661
- duwon@dwship.co.kr
- Website
- dwship.co.kr
Ferry from Maizuru to Donghae
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₩177,000
- Schedules at
- dwship.co.kr
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