How to travel from Boseong to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Boseong and Gangneung is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Boseong to Gangneung by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Gwangyang Station, plane

Take the train to Gwangyang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩234,570($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, Cheonan Asan Station then Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩66,830($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boseong and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Boseong to Gangneung by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩52,415 ($40) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩234,570 ($180).

The distance between Boseong and Gangneung is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Boseong and Gangneung by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boseong to Gangneung is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ₩234,570 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Boseong and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩52,415 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boseong and Gangneung. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boseong to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangju Songjeong Station, Cheonan Asan Station and Seoul Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Boseong and Gangneung. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Boseong and Gangneung. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boseong to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Boseong and Gangneung. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boseong to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangyang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Boseong and Gangneung. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boseong to Gangneung is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boseong and Gangneung

Transport options from Boseong to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Gwangyang Station, plane + 4 similar
4h 5m
₩234,570($180)
once daily824km (512 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane4h 15m
₩292,225($225)
4 times a day818km (508 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
₩127,110($95)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane4h 45m
₩86,490($66)
4 times a day583km (362 miles)
Train to Jinju Station, plane5h 25m
₩110,075($84)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Train
5h 5m
₩66,830($51)
4 times a day597km (371 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
₩53,730($41)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Bus via Gwangju7h 40m
₩52,415($40)
every 4 hours502km (312 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
₩100,905($77)
on demand517km (321 miles)

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Airports near Gangneung

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Gangneung
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gangneung
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Gangneung