How to travel from Daejeon to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Daejeon and Sokcho is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daejeon to Sokcho by train, 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 East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Sokcho by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Daejeon and Sokcho is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Daejeon and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daejeon and Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daejeon and Sokcho. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TxBus, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Daejeon and Sokcho. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Daejeon and Sokcho. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Sokcho

Transport options from Daejeon to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩40,625($31)
every 20 mins341km (212 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)4h 30m
₩36,690($28)
every 30 mins340km (211 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 25m
₩44,555($34)
every 30 mins340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩51,105($39)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho