How to travel from Asan to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Asan and Samcheok is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Asan to Samcheok by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SamcheokAsan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

TxBus

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asan and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Asan to Samcheok by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Asan and Samcheok is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Asan and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asan to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Asan and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asan and Samcheok. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asan to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asan Station, Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Korail and Sea Train run train services between Asan and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asan and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asan to Samcheok. 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 5hrs.

TxBus run regular bus services between Asan and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asan to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Asan and Samcheok. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asan to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Asan to Samcheok

Compare travel optionsbetween Asan and Samcheok

Transport options from Asan to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
₩55,040($42)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩36,690($28)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩58,970($45)
on demand300km (186 miles)

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Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok