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Nami Island from Seoul
- Train
- ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong Station: about 60 min from Yongsan, 42 min from Cheongnyangni
- Wharf
- Gapyeong Station → wharf: bus 10-4 or taxi 5 min, walk 20 min (1.5 km)
- Ticket
- ₩19,000 adults, round-trip ferry included
- Ferry
- 8 am – 9 pm daily, 5-minute ride
How to get from Seoul to Nami Island by ITX-Cheongchun train, subway or the direct shuttle, how to reach the ferry wharf from Gapyeong Station, and what tickets cost in 2026, including the ₩13,000 early-bird rate.
Nami Island in November 2024 · Photo: Katsujiro Maekawa (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
Getting there
- ITX TRAINITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong Station
About 60 minutes from Yongsan, about 42 minutes from Cheongnyangni (official times). It's a reserved-seat train: book on the Korail website or the Korail Talk app.
- SUBWAYGyeongchun Line to Gapyeong Station
About 50 minutes from Sangbong. Slower than the ITX but cheaper, and you just tap your transit card.
- LAST STEPGapyeong Station → Nami Island wharf
1.5 km. Bus 10-4 or a taxi takes about 5 minutes; walking takes about 20 minutes. The ticket office and the ferry are at the wharf (Nami Island sits across the river).
경기도 가평군 가평읍 북한강변로 1024 남이섬 선착장 - SHUTTLEOr skip the train: direct shuttle bus from Seoul
Daily round trip run by Ktourstory (Nami Island's designated operator); book ahead on ktourstory.com. Pickups: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 at 9:00, Namsan Yejang bus parking lot (Myeongdong) at 9:40, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 9 at 9:50; arrives 11:30. Back: leaves Nami Island 16:30, DDP 18:00, Myeongdong 18:10, Hongdae 18:50. The fare is not on the island's site, so check when booking; island tickets are separate.
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Tickets (2026, round-trip ferry included)
- ₩19,000Regular (adults)
Ferry in and out. Motorboat in + ferry out: ₩29,000.
- ₩16,000Discount
Middle and high school students, and 70+.
- ₩13,000Special
Children (36 months to elementary school), and anyone on the early-bird or evening rate below.
- EARLY BIRDBuy and board before 8 am
₩13,000. This fall (Sep 18 – Nov 22) the first boat leaves at 7:30 am every day.
- EVENINGBuy after 6:31 pm (April – November)
₩13,000. From December to March it's after 6:01 pm.
Ferry times
- DAILYFirst boat in 8:00 · last boat in 9:00 pm
Every 30 min from 8–9 am and 6–9 pm, every 10–20 min from 9 am – 6 pm. Boats out start at 8:05; the last one leaves 9:05 pm. The ride is about 5 minutes.
- FALL 2026Extra boats through Nov 22
First boat 7:30 am every day; on Fridays, weekends and public holidays the last boat runs until 9:30 pm.
- OPTIONALZip-wire onto the island
₩55,000 (lands on Nami Island, return ferry included), 9 am – 6 pm, height 140–200 cm and weight 45–120 kg. You can only ride it in, not out.
Make it a day (our route)
- 1Take an early train
Aim for the wharf before 8 am to get the ₩13,000 rate and quieter paths (our tip).
- 2Walk the tree-lined paths and the riverside
Allow 2–3 hours on the island (our tip).
- 3Ferry back, then train home from Gapyeong
Check the last ITX on Korail before you go (our tip).
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- Please take me to the Nami Island wharf.
Nami-seom seon-chak-jang ga ju-se-yo.
남이섬 선착장 가 주세요. - Where does bus 10-4 stop?
Sip-dae-sa beon beo-seu eo-di-seo ta-yo?
10-4번 버스 어디서 타요? - One adult ticket, please.
Eo-reun han jang ju-se-yo.
어른 한 장 주세요.
Local tips
- Fall weekends are the busiest time; the train avoids the road traffic into Gapyeong (our tip).
- Times and prices can change; check the Nami Island official site before you go.
FAQ
How do I get from Seoul to Nami Island?
Take the ITX-Cheongchun (about 60 min from Yongsan) or the Gyeongchun Line to Gapyeong Station, then bus 10-4 or a taxi for 5 minutes to the wharf and the ferry.
How much is the Nami Island ticket in 2026?
₩19,000 for adults, including the round-trip ferry; ₩13,000 if you buy and board before 8 am or buy after 6:31 pm (April to November).
What time does the Nami Island ferry run?
From 8 am to 9 pm daily (last boat back 9:05 pm); in fall 2026 the first boat is at 7:30 am through Nov 22.
Is there a direct bus from Seoul to Nami Island?
Yes, a daily round-trip shuttle from Hongdae, Myeongdong and DDP run by Ktourstory; book it on ktourstory.com.
Sources: Nami Island: admission fees (2026) · Nami Island: ferry schedule (2026) · Nami Island: how to get here (train, bus, shuttle) · Nami Island (English): admission fees · Nami Island (English): zip-wire · Korea JoongAng Daily: Nami Island weekend getaway (Jun 9, 2023)