How to travel from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SamcheokDadohaehaesang National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩152,010($115)
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2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station, Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩128,425($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩112,695($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ₩91,730 ($70) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩152,010 ($115).

The distance between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok by ferry, train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx ₩152,010 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩91,730 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 8hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dadohaehaesang National Park and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal and then to Jeju International Ferry Terminal then fly from Cheju (CJU) to Daegu (TAE) then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 10h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 8h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ₩114,010 ($87).

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Transport options from Dadohaehaesang National Park to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar
8hrs
₩152,010($115)
twice daily755km (469 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train9h 50m
₩425,890($325)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus10h 55m
₩452,100($345)
once daily877km (545 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
8h 30m
₩128,425($100)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal, train9h 20m
₩91,730($70)
twice daily629km (391 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus8h 30m
₩114,010($87)
twice daily748km (465 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
₩112,695($86)
twice daily734km (456 miles)
Ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal, bus11h 55m
₩114,010($87)
once daily658km (409 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