How to travel from Asan to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Asan and Sokcho is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Asan 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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Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asan and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Asan to Sokcho by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Asan and Sokcho is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Asan to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Asan and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Asan and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asan and Sokcho. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asan 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 4h 10m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Asan and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Asan and Sokcho. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asan to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asan and Sokcho

Transport options from Asan to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal + 1 similar
4hrs
₩26,210($20)
every 30 mins292km (182 miles)
Bus4h 10m
₩35,380($27)
hourly285km (177 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 10m
₩35,380($27)
hourly279km (174 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand280km (174 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