How to travel from Daejeon to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Gangneung is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Daejeon to Gangneung by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Gangneung by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Daejeon and Gangneung is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Daejeon and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Gangneung is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daejeon and Gangneung. We recommend that you drive to Gangneung. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daejeon and Gangneung. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Daejeon and Gangneung with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 20m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Gangneung. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Daejeon and Gangneung. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Gangneung

Transport options from Daejeon to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
₩24,900($19)
every 4 hours273km (169 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩53,730($41)
on demand273km (170 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