How to travel from Andong to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Andong and Sokcho is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Andong to Sokcho by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Andong and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Andong to Sokcho by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Andong and Sokcho is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Andong and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Andong to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Andong and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Andong and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Andong and Sokcho. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Andong to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

bus Tago, TxBus, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Andong and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Andong to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Andong and Sokcho. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Andong to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

How do I get from Andong to Sokcho

Compare travel optionsbetween Andong and Sokcho

Transport options from Andong to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 10m
₩47,175($36)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)5h 10m
₩43,245($33)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Bus via Taebaek7hrs
₩38,005($29)
once daily262km (163 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 40m
₩32,760($25)
twice daily362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩47,175($36)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho