The distance between Dongducheon and Samcheok is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Dongducheon to Samcheok by 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 train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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There are several options for getting from Dongducheon to Samcheok by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).
The distance between Dongducheon and Samcheok is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dongducheon and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dongducheon to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Dongducheon and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dongducheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dongducheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Korail and Sea Train run train services between Dongducheon and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dongducheon and Samcheok. We recommend that you drive to Samcheok. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dongducheon to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dongducheon and Samcheok. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dongducheon to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 30m | ₩43,245($33) | twice daily | 297km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ₩57,660($44) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.