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Checked Oct 6, 2026
The Nami Island ferry runs from about 08:00 to 21:00 from Gapyeong Wharf, and the crossing takes about 5 minutes. In autumn 2026 (Sep 18 – Nov 22) the first ferry leaves at 07:30 every day, and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays the last ferry is 21:30. There is no separate ferry ticket: the 19,000 won adult admission includes the round trip.
I really dislike crowds, so I've never actually gone to see the autumn leaves at their absolute peak. Even so, I try to get out more in autumn. So before anything else I worked out which boat to take to avoid the worst of the queue, from Nami Island's own Korean and English pages, and how the separate Gapyeong Cruise is different.
Jump to: Ferry times · Ticket price · Getting there · Shuttle bus · Parking · Gapyeong Cruise · Beating the autumn crowds · FAQ
What time is the first and last ferry to Nami Island?
| Direction | First ferry | Last ferry |
|---|---|---|
| To the island (Gapyeong Wharf → Nami) | 08:00 | 21:00 |
| Back (Nami → Gapyeong Wharf) | 08:05 | 21:05 |
| Autumn, Sep 18 – Nov 22, 2026 | 07:30 daily | 21:30 Fri, Sat, Sun & holidays |
There's no fixed timetable. Boats leave at intervals:
- 08:00–09:00: every 30 minutes
- 09:00–18:00: every 10 to 20 minutes
- 18:00–21:00: every 30 minutes
The ride itself is about 5 minutes. Nami Island notes that hours can change depending on conditions, so open the official ferry page on the morning you go.
Do you pay separately for the Nami Island ferry?
No. Nami Island calls itself the "Naminara Republic" and calls its admission ticket a "visa". The visa price includes the ferry both ways.
| Who | Ferry in and out | Motorboat in, ferry out |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 19,000 won | 29,000 won |
| Middle and high school students, 70 and over | 16,000 won | 26,000 won |
| 36 months to elementary school age | 13,000 won | 23,000 won |
The motorboat runs 09:00–18:00, leaves once at least 2 people are on board, and takes up to 5. The fee page also lists an "Early Bird" rate for tickets bought and used before 08:00, and an evening rate for tickets bought after 18:31 from April to November.
How do you get to Nami Island from Seoul by train?
One thing confuses a lot of people: the island's address is in Chuncheon, Gangwon (1 Namiseom-gil), but the ferry leaves from Gapyeong, Gyeonggi. Put Gapyeong Wharf (가평나루), 1024 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, into your map app, not the island.
- Train to Gapyeong Station (가평역). ITX-Cheongchun takes about 60 min from Yongsan or about 42 min from Cheongnyangni. The Gyeongchun Line subway takes about 50 min from Sangbong.
- Gapyeong Station to the wharf, 1.5 km. Bus 10-4 or a taxi takes about 5 min. Walking takes about 20 min.
- Get your ticket at the wharf, or online in advance on the Nami Island site, and board the ferry.
Bus 10-4 is a local Gapyeong bus that loops between Gapyeong Terminal and the Nami Island stop, passing Gapyeong Station.
Is there a direct shuttle bus from Seoul to Nami Island?
Yes. Nami Island's site lists a shuttle run by Ktourstory (book at ktourstory.com or +82-2-2038-0840):
- To Nami: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4 at 09:00 → Myeongdong 09:40 → Dongdaemun 09:50 → Nami Island 11:30
- Back: Nami Island 16:30 → Dongdaemun 18:00 → Myeongdong 18:10 → Hongdae 18:50
Pets can't ride the shuttle. It arrives at 11:30, so it doesn't work if you're aiming for the early ferry.
Can you drive and park at Gapyeong Wharf?
- Small car 6,000 won, large vehicle 10,000 won for the first 12 hours
- After 12 hours: 1,000 won per extra hour
- Card payment only. Paying through Kakao Mobility costs 5,500 won (small) or 6,000 won (large)
What is the Gapyeong Cruise, and is it the same as the Nami ferry?
No, it's a completely different boat. The Nami ferry is the 5-minute crossing from Gapyeong Wharf. Gapyeong Cruise (가평크루즈) is a 436-ton electric tour boat that leaves from Gapyeong Marina (가평마리나) in Seorak-myeon, a different part of Gapyeong. It carries up to 250 people on three decks.
| Course | Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongpyeong Lake Tour, about 1 hr, back to the marina | 10:00 · 11:20 daily 13:30 · 14:50 · 16:10 Fri, Sat, Sun & holidays only | Adult (13+) 20,000 won (list price 25,000) Discount 17,500 won |
| Island Tour, Nami course, one way | Marina 13:30 → Nami's Meta Wharf (메타나루) 14:30 Meta Wharf 16:30 → Marina 17:30 | Adult 18,400 won (list 23,000) Discount 16,100 won Nami admission not included |
The discount rate covers children from 36 months to age 12, 65 and over, people with disabilities plus one companion, national merit holders and Gapyeong residents, with proof. Under 36 months ride free. If you take the Nami course, you buy your Nami Island admission separately at Meta Wharf.
Things foreigners should know:
- Bring your passport. Every passenger fills in a boarding report, and foreigners show a passport.
- Arrive 30 minutes early for the paperwork. Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure.
- Booking is online, in Korean: the official site links to Naver Booking, Coupang, 11st and Yeogi. Without a booking you may not get the time you want.
- Refunds: none for same-day cancellations. Cancel by 17:00 the day before for a full refund.
- Pets up to 15 kg can come in a carrier. Outside food isn't allowed on board.
- Getting there: bus 7001 from Jamsil Station to HJ Global Art Center (HJ글로벌아트센터), then a 7-minute walk.
How do you avoid the crowds at Nami Island in autumn?
Korean searches for "Nami Island ferry times" (남이섬 배시간표) run about 2,640 a month and rose 56% over the last two weeks. Last year they peaked around Saturday, Nov 8 (Naver search data, my count on Oct 6, 2026). The numbers that help you dodge the queue:
- Take the 07:30 autumn first ferry. Tickets bought and used before 08:00 fall under the Early Bird rate.
- Go on a Friday to Sunday evening. The last ferry is 21:30 then, so you can stay after dark.
- If you drive, arrive early. The base parking fee covers 12 hours.
FAQ
What time is the first ferry to Nami Island?
08:00 normally. From Sep 18 to Nov 22, 2026, the first ferry is 07:30 every day.
What time is the last ferry from Nami Island?
The last boat to the island is 21:00 and the last one back is 21:05. In autumn 2026 the last ferry is 21:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Is the Nami Island ferry included in the ticket?
Yes. The 19,000 won adult admission ("visa") includes the ferry both ways.
How do I get from Gapyeong Station to the Nami Island ferry?
It's 1.5 km. Bus 10-4 or a taxi takes about 5 minutes, or walk for about 20 minutes.
Is Gapyeong Cruise the same as the Nami Island ferry?
No. Gapyeong Cruise leaves from Gapyeong Marina in Seorak-myeon. Its Nami course costs 18,400 won one way for an adult (list price 23,000), and Nami admission is extra.
The ferry queue in early November
Searches peaked around Nov 8 last year. I'll watch how long the ferry queue gets on that weekend this year, and whether Gapyeong Cruise keeps its Nami course running through the autumn.
Sources
- Nami Island: ferry schedule · admission fees · getting there, shuttle, parking (checked against the Korean pages 275, 276, 277)
- Gapyeong Cruise: courses, fares, boarding rules (Korean, from May 15, 2026)
- Korea Tourism Organization listings for Nami Island (updated Aug 2026) and Gapyeong Cruise (updated Apr 2026)
- Financial News, Apr 9, 2024: Gapyeong Cruise launch (Korean) · Gyeonggi In Journal, Nov 5, 2025 (Korean)
- Naver search data (Search Ad and DataLab), counted Oct 6, 2026
- Photos: Korea Tourism Organization photo gallery, Korea Open Government License Type 1
— SeoulAslan
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