How to travel from Gangneung to Tongyeong, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Tongyeong is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Gangneung to Tongyeong 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 TongyeongGangneung if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN) then take the bus to Tongyeong.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩123,180($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal and then to Tongyeong.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sangbong Station then take the bus to Tongyeong.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tongyeong.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Tongyeong

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Tongyeong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩123,180 ($95).

The distance between Gangneung and Tongyeong is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Gangneung and Tongyeong by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Tongyeong is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₩123,180 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Tongyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gangneung and Tongyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN) then take the bus to Tongyeong. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gangneung and Tongyeong. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Tongyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Central Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, bus Tago, Ko Bus and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gangneung and Tongyeong. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 7hrs 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 Tongyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Jinju (HIN) then take the bus to Tongyeong. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tongyeong is Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Tongyeong. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) 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 Tongyeong. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Tongyeong is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ₩56,350 ($43).

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Transport options from Gangneung to Tongyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 40m
₩123,180($95)
hourly616km (382 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus4h 50m
₩93,040($71)
5 times a day657km (408 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus5h 30m
₩592,315($450)
5 times a day704km (438 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7hrs
₩49,795($38)
every 3 hours439km (273 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal7hrs
₩53,730($41)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Bus via Masan7h 20m
₩53,730($41)
every 20 mins537km (334 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
₩56,350($43)
every 3 hours584km (363 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, bus6h 35m
₩86,490($66)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
₩95,660($73)
on demand494km (307 miles)

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Airports near Tongyeong

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

HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Tongyeong
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Tongyeong
RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Tongyeong