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.
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 Samcheok → Dadohaehaesang National Park if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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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.
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Take a ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Train and Plane + 2 similar | 8hrs | ₩152,010($115) | twice daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Train | 9h 50m | ₩425,890($325) | once daily | 916km (569 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 10h 55m | ₩452,100($345) | once daily | 877km (545 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 30m | ₩128,425($100) | twice daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal, train | 9h 20m | ₩91,730($70) | twice daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 30m | ₩114,010($87) | twice daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | ₩112,695($86) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Ferry to Mokpo Ferry Terminal, bus | 11h 55m | ₩114,010($87) | once daily | 658km (409 miles) |
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Ko Bus
Jeonbuk Express
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Dongyang Express Ferry
Seaworld Express Ferry
Suseo High Speed Railway
Sea Train
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Jeju Air
The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.