How to travel from Gangneung to Yangsan, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Yangsan is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gangneung to Yangsan by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩77,315($59)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pohang and then to Yangsan.

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

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Yangsan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Yangsan

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Yangsan by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩77,315 ($59).

The distance between Gangneung and Yangsan is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Gangneung and Yangsan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Yangsan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩77,315 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Yangsan, 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

There is no train service that runs between Gangneung and Yangsan. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gangneung and Yangsan. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Yangsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pohang. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, TxBus and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gangneung and Yangsan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 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 Yangsan. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Yangsan is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Yangsan. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Yangsan. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Yangsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

How do I get from Gangneung to Yangsan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Yangsan

Transport options from Gangneung to Yangsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩77,315($59)
hourly596km (371 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, Fly4h 25m
₩141,525($110)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4h 50m
₩819,020($625)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
₩40,625($31)
hourly329km (205 miles)
Bus via Masan6h 10m
₩43,245($33)
every 20 mins471km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩62,900($48)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Yangsan

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Yangsan
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Yangsan
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
72km (44 miles) from Yangsan