How to travel from Gangneung to Paju, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Paju is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gangneung to Paju by train, subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Paju Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Uijeongbu.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

TxBus

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then take the train to Paju Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Paju.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Paju

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Paju by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the underground which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Gangneung and Paju is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Gangneung and Paju by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Paju is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Paju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gangneung and Paju. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gangneung to Paju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Paju Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Gangneung and Paju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Paju. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Paju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Uijeongbu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Gangneung and Paju. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 40m 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 Paju. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Paju Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Paju is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Paju. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Paju. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Paju is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Paju

Transport options from Gangneung to Paju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
₩35,380($27)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
₩65,520($50)
4 times a day254km (158 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
₩32,760($25)
hourly267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩48,485($37)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Paju

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Paju
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Paju
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Paju