The distance between Gunsan and Sokcho is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gunsan to Sokcho by train, bus, 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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Fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.
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Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
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Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.
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There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).
The distance between Gunsan and Sokcho is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Gunsan and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gunsan and Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gunsan and Sokcho. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gunsan to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gunsan and Sokcho. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gunsan to Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Gunsan and Sokcho. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ₩165,115($125) | every 20 mins | 947km (588 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 35m | ₩172,975($130) | every 4 hours | 917km (570 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | ₩41,935($32) | every 30 mins | 388km (241 miles) |
Bus via Daejeon | 5h 45m | ₩45,865($35) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 55m | ₩53,730($41) | every 3 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ₩62,900($48) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.