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Located on the outskirts of Seoul, Nami Island has become extremely popular thanks to the hit Korean drama Winter Sonata. No matter the season—spring, summer, autumn, or winter—large numbers of visitors come to enjoy a relaxing getaway. However, many travelers wonder how to get to Nami Island, how to plan a trip that also includes Petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm, and which transportation options are the most time-saving and affordable.

To help you plan with ease, editors have put together this comprehensive guide to Nami Island. It covers one-day itinerary planning, filming locations from Korean dramas, activities such as the zipline, and the seasonal highlights of Nami Island—all in one place. Korea eSIM eSIM Hallyu Unlimited Card (True Unlimited Data, No Speed Throttling) — the top-tier eSIM with the fastest speeds, fewest restrictions, and most stable connection, so you can travel worry-free without any speed reduction.

Nami Island, South Korea: Where Is Nami Island Located?

Nami Island is located at the border of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do. Thanks to its frequent appearance as a filming location in Korean dramas, it has become a must-visit suburban destination for travelers visiting Seoul. However, transportation is not especially convenient. High-speed train services are limited and relatively expensive, while traveling by other modes of transport typically takes around two hours.

At Cheongpyeong Station, you'll find attractions such as Petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm, while Gapyeong Station is home to Nami Island and the Rail Bike. These spots are commonly grouped together into a one-day itinerary, creating a Korean-drama-themed sightseeing trip. Korea eSIM eSIM Hallyu Unlimited Card (True Unlimited Data, No Speed Throttling) — the top-tier eSIM with the fastest speeds, fewest restrictions, and most stable connection, so you can travel worry-free without any speed reduction.

Getting to Nami Island from Seoul: How to Travel to Gapyeong Station

Independent travelers usually find that taking the train to Gapyeong Station and then transferring to the Gapyeong Tour Shuttle Bus is the most affordable and cost-effective option. From central Seoul, there are several ways to reach Gapyeong Station.

If you plan to take the subway to Nami Island or the Gapyeong area, you will need to use the Gyeongchun Line. In the past, transfers were only possible via Subway Line 7. However, at the end of 2019, Seoul extended Subway Line 6 to Sinnae Station, making it much more convenient for travelers to transfer to the Gyeongchun Line. This means that if you are staying near Line 6 stations such as Hapjeong, Mangwon, or Itaewon, you no longer need to transfer twice.

Option 1: Take Subway Line 7 to Sangbong Station, then transfer to the Gyeongchun Line to Gapyeong Station (about 50 minutes from Sangbong to Gapyeong).
Option 2: Take Subway Line 6 to Sinnae Station, then transfer to the Gyeongchun Line to Gapyeong Station (about 50 minutes from Sinnae to Gapyeong).

Traveling by subway takes longer, but the advantages are that it is more affordable and does not require purchasing additional tickets. You can simply use a Korean transportation card such as T-money to enter and exit the stations. The one-way fare on the Gyeongchun Line from Sangbong or Sinnae Station is approximately KRW 2,050–2,150, depending on the starting and ending stations.