How to travel from Geoje to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Geoje and Gangneung is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Geoje to Gangneung by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dongdaegu then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geoje and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Geoje to Gangneung by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩48,485 ($37) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩82,555 ($63).

The distance between Geoje and Gangneung is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (177 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Geoje and Gangneung by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geoje to Gangneung is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩82,555 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Geoje and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩48,485 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geoje and Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geoje and Gangneung. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geoje to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TxBus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Masan Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Geoje and Gangneung. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geoje to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Geoje and Gangneung. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geoje to Gangneung is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₩82,555 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geoje and Gangneung

Transport options from Geoje to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩82,555($63)
5 times a day631km (392 miles)
Bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal, plane and train5h 15m
₩822,955($630)
5 times a day678km (421 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6hrs
₩53,730($41)
every 20 mins454km (282 miles)
Bus via Busan Sasang Bus Terminal6h 20m
₩48,485($37)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Bus via Busan Sasang Bus Terminal7h 50m
₩57,660($44)
twice daily486km (302 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 55m
₩82,555($63)
hourly664km (413 miles)
Drive
5hrs
₩78,625($60)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Gangneung

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Gangneung
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gangneung
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Gangneung