The distance between Daegu and Gangneung is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Daegu to Gangneung by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Gangneung.
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.
There are several options for getting from Daegu to Gangneung by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Daegu and Gangneung is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Daegu and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daegu to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Daegu and Gangneung. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Daegu to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Korail run train services between Daegu and Gangneung. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Gangneung. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daegu and Gangneung with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 30m.
TxBus run regular bus services between Daegu and Gangneung. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Daegu and Gangneung. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 30m | ₩28,830($22) | hourly | 284km (176 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | ₩61,590($47) | every 2 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | ₩64,210($49) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gangneung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.