The distance between Gimpo and Sokcho is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gimpo to Sokcho by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sokcho → Gimpo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sokcho.
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There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Sokcho by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).
The distance between Gimpo and Sokcho is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gimpo and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gimpo and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimpo and Sokcho. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimpo to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station, Hongik University, Hongik Univ. Station and Gangbyeon Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimpo and Sokcho. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gimpo and Sokcho. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ₩28,830($22) | every 20 mins | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal | 3h 25m | ₩22,275($17) | every 30 mins | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ₩44,555($34) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.