How to get fromJohannesburg to Seoulby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Seoul by plane, train, or bus

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Fly to Incheon International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane JNB - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
19h 23m
₩736,764–1,044,248
Fly to Gimpo International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane JNB - GMP
21h 19m
₩534,364–1,541,448
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane JNB - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain
23h 15m
₩876,364–2,513,248
Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane JNB - PUS
2. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain
23h 26m
₩829,364–2,318,248

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

36Weekly Planes

19h 40mAverage Duration

₩498,766Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,502.3 km
Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Seoul, South Korea?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and 11 other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 4 times a day.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

THE GRAND LOTTE SEOUL - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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