Nami Island from Seoul: Tickets, Ferry Times and How to Get There
Quick answer
- Admission is ₩19,000 for adults, including the return ferry (about 5 minutes each way). It's ₩16,000 for middle and high school students and people 70 and over, and ₩13,000 for ages 36 months to elementary school.
- Early or late tickets are ₩13,000: early-bird means you buy your ticket AND board the ferry before 08:00; late tickets are bought from 18:01 (Dec–Mar) or from 18:31 (Apr–Nov). Regular ferries to the island run 08:00–21:00, with a seasonal extension in autumn 2026.
- Getting there: the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan (about 60 min) or Cheongnyangni (about 42 min) to Gapyeong Station, then a 20-minute walk or about 5 minutes by bus 10-4 or taxi to the ferry dock. A direct shuttle bus also runs daily from Hongdae, Myeong-dong and Dongdaemun.
A Nami Island ticket costs ₩19,000 for adults and includes the return ferry, a ride of about 5 minutes from the dock in Gapyeong; ferries to the island run from 08:00 to 21:00, every day of the year. From Seoul, take the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan to Gapyeong (about 60 minutes), then walk 20 minutes or take a 5-minute bus or taxi to the dock.
Source: Nami Island — fees, ferry times and getting here (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
Nami Island is in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, but you reach it from the Nami Island ferry dock in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province — that's the address to put in your map app.
The short version
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | ₩19,000 (return ferry included) |
| Faster way in | Motorboat in, ferry back: ₩29,000 (adult) |
| Ferry to the island | First 08:00, last 21:00 |
| Ferry back | First 08:05, last 21:05 |
| Open | 365 days a year |
| From Seoul | ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong, then walk, bus 10-4 or taxi to the dock |
Source: Nami Island (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
Tickets
| Ferry in and out | Motorboat in, ferry out | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ₩19,000 | ₩29,000 |
| Middle and high school students, 70 and over, severely disabled visitors (with card), national merit holders | ₩16,000 | ₩26,000 |
| Ages 36 months to elementary school | ₩13,000 | ₩23,000 |
| Early-bird (ticket bought and ferry boarded before 08:00) | ₩13,000 | — |
| Late ticket (bought from 18:01 Dec–Mar, from 18:31 Apr–Nov) | ₩13,000 | — |
Source: Nami Island — admission fees (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Under 36 months: free with a guardian, on the regular ferry.
- Groups: the operator gives 10% off the total for groups with at least 20 standard-admission guests, using the regular ferry in and out. Confirm eligibility at the ticket office.
- The motorboat leaves when at least 2 people board and takes up to 5 per boat. It runs 09:00–18:00, seasonally (around April to November).
- The island brands itself the "Naminara Republic" and sells a one-year "passport" membership (adult ₩69,000) for unlimited visits by the regular ferry.
Ferry times
| Time | How often |
|---|---|
| 08:00–09:00 | Every 30 min |
| 09:00–18:00 | Every 10–20 min |
| 18:00–21:00 | Every 30 min |
Source: Nami Island — ferry times (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
Extra autumn ferries in 2026 (Sep 18 – Nov 22): the first boat is at 07:30 every day, and extra boats run until 21:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Times can change in busy seasons — spring flowers, summer holidays and autumn leaves.
Getting there from Seoul
By train (ITX-Cheongchun or subway)
| Line | From | To Gapyeong |
|---|---|---|
| ITX-Cheongchun | Yongsan Station | About 60 min |
| ITX-Cheongchun | Cheongnyangni Station | About 42 min |
| Gyeongchun Line (subway) | Sangbong Station | About 50 min |
Source: Nami Island — getting here (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
From Gapyeong Station the ferry dock is about 1.5 km: about 20 minutes on foot, or about 5 minutes by city bus 10-4 or taxi. The subway works with a transit card; for booking Korail trains, see our KTX booking guide.
By direct shuttle bus
A daily return shuttle bus runs between Seoul and the island, operated by Ktourstory (book on its site):
| Seoul → Nami Island | Time |
|---|---|
| Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 4 | 09:00 |
| Namsan Yejang bus parking lot (Myeong-dong Station) | 09:40 |
| Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 9 | 09:50 |
| Nami Island | 11:30 |
The return bus leaves Nami Island at 16:30 and reaches Dongdaemun History & Culture Park at 18:00, Myeong-dong at 18:10 and Hongdae at 18:50. Dogs can't ride.
Source: Nami Island — getting here (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
By car
Search "Nami Island ticket office / ferry dock" or the address 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Parking costs ₩6,000 for a car for the first 12 hours (₩1,000 per extra hour), card only.
A simple day
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Morning | ITX-Cheongchun from Yongsan to Gapyeong, then to the dock |
| Late morning to afternoon | Ferry across and explore the island on foot |
| Evening | Ferry back (last at 21:05), train to Seoul |
Want an early start? A ticket bought and boarded before 08:00 costs ₩13,000 — and in autumn 2026 the first ferry leaves at 07:30.
Source: Nami Island — fees and ferry times (Korean); checked Oct 28, 2026.
Before you go
- Head for the ferry dock in Gapyeong, not "Chuncheon."
- Check the last ferry back — 21:05 normally.
- Taking the shuttle bus? Book ahead; it leaves Hongdae at 09:00.
- Driving? Bring a card for parking.
FAQ
How much is the Nami Island ticket?
₩19,000 for adults, including the return ferry. Middle and high school students and people 70 and over pay ₩16,000; children from 36 months to elementary school pay ₩13,000. Under-36-month-olds are free with a guardian on the regular ferry.
How do I get to Nami Island from Seoul?
Take the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan (about 60 minutes) or Cheongnyangni (about 42 minutes) to Gapyeong Station, then walk about 20 minutes or take bus 10-4 or a taxi (about 5 minutes) to the ferry dock. A direct shuttle bus also runs daily from Hongdae, Myeong-dong and Dongdaemun.
What time is the last ferry from Nami Island?
Usually 21:05. During the 2026 autumn extension (Sep 18 – Nov 22), extra boats run until 21:30 on Fridays to Sundays and public holidays.
Is there a cheaper Nami Island ticket?
Yes — early-bird tickets (bought and boarded before 08:00), or late tickets bought from 18:01 from December to March and from 18:31 from April to November, cost ₩13,000.
Is Nami Island open every day?
Yes, the island says it's open 365 days a year.
- Nami Island — Notice for visitors (Korean)
- Nami Island — Admission fees (Korean)
- Nami Island — Ferry times (Korean)
- Nami Island — Getting here (Korean)
Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details can change — please confirm with the official source before you travel.
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