How to travel from Gangneung to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Iksan is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gangneung to Iksan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IksanGangneung if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gunsan (KUV).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Iksan.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Iksan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Gangneung and Iksan is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gangneung and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gangneung and Iksan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gangneung to Iksan. 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 20m.

Korail run train services between Gangneung and Iksan. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gangneung and Iksan. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gangneung and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gunsan (KUV). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Gangneung and Iksan. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Iksan

Transport options from Gangneung to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
₩48,485($37)
every 2 hours436km (271 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 45m
₩144,150($110)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
₩40,625($31)
hourly408km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩68,145($52)
on demand348km (216 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan