How to travel from Boseong to Sokcho, South Korea
The distance between Boseong and Sokcho is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Boseong to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sokcho → Boseong if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Wonchang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩132,355($100)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Suncheon then Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩60,280($46)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₩68,145($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boseong and Sokcho
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Boseong to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩60,280 ($46) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩132,355 ($100).
The distance between Boseong and Sokcho is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Boseong and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Boseong to Sokcho is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₩132,355 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Boseong and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩60,280 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Boseong and Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Wonchang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boseong and Sokcho. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Boseong to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Suncheon and Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
bus Tago, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Boseong and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 30m 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Wonchang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Boseong and Sokcho. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boseong to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₩68,145 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Boseong and Sokcho
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 15m | ₩132,355($100) | 5 times a week | 588km (366 miles) |
| Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane and bus | 5h 35m | ₩81,245($62) | 4 times a day | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane and bus | 5h 45m | ₩252,915($195) | 4 times a day | 891km (554 miles) |
| Train to Jinju Station, plane and bus | 6h 20m | ₩123,180($95) | once daily | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train to Masan Station, plane and bus | 7h 55m | ₩99,595($76) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | ₩60,280($46) | hourly | 559km (347 miles) |
| Bus via Gwangju | 8h 35m | ₩64,210($49) | twice daily | 567km (352 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ₩68,145($52) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, bus | 6h 45m | ₩76,005($58) | 4 times a day | 671km (417 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | ₩89,110($68) | on demand | 558km (347 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Boseong and Sokcho
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Air Busan
Bus companies
TxBus
bus Tago
Easy Ticket
Ko Bus
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Sokcho
The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Sokcho