Getting to Ulleungdo and Dokdo: From Seoul and Local Transport

When Departing from Seoul

Choose your transport hub first: Pohang Station → the mainland departure port of your booked ferry operator

Look up high-speed trains from Seoul Station to Pohang Station, then connect with a vehicle to your booked ferry operator's departure port in Pohang. There is no train connecting Pohang Station directly to Ulleungdo or Dokdo.

First plan how to get from your accommodation to the actual departure station or terminal. For trains, check the departure and arrival stations and whether transfers are needed. For buses, choose the exact terminal as well as the destination city. Seoul, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni and Suseo are different stations.

Travel to Each Place’s Entrance

Places in the same selected group do not necessarily share entrances, tickets or opening hours. The options below explain how to reach each place you choose; they are not an itinerary for visiting every place in order.

Map links search for locations by name. They are not directions checked for exact entrance coordinates or actual services on your travel date. Enter your departure point, destination and chosen transport in a map app to check the route again.

Prepare for Booking, Access Restrictions and the Final Leg

• Secure separate tickets for Seoul → Pohang and for Ulleungdo/Dokdo. Do not mix ports used by different operators.
• Dokdo landing and return dates may change with the weather, so do not schedule them tightly just before your international departure.

For sections using taxis or booked vehicles, discuss round-trip availability, pickup locations and charges such as waiting fees and tolls with the provider before departure. A vehicle is not guaranteed to be immediately available outside railway stations or at remote attractions. If you choose local buses, check the exact stops, direction and return services too.

Plan Your Return to Seoul First

First decide how to return from your last attraction to the transport hubs listed as “Pohang Station → the mainland departure port of your booked ferry operator”. If you leave through a different gate, port or trail from the one you entered, check again whether you can use the same vehicle pickup point.

1. Allow time to reach the actual pickup location after sightseeing, descending from a hike or disembarking.
2. Make separate arrangements for local buses or booked vehicles and your long-distance return journey. If tickets are sold out, compare other services or an overnight stay.
3. Check whether subway or bus connections to your accommodation will still be running after you arrive in Seoul.

When your day includes a boat trip, hike or evening visit, leave a buffer before plans that are difficult to change, such as an international flight the next day.