The distance between Gyeongju and Sokcho is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Sokcho by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) 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 Gyeongju to Sokcho by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).
The distance between Gyeongju and Sokcho is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gyeongju and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Gyeongju and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Sokcho. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terimnal run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Gyeongju and Sokcho. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩73,385 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 50m | ₩121,870($95) | every 30 mins | 546km (339 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | ₩91,730($70) | hourly | 630km (391 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ₩660,460($505) | hourly | 595km (370 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | ₩117,940($90) | hourly | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6hrs | ₩52,415($40) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus via Gangneung | 6h 10m | ₩40,625($31) | every 4 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus via Chuncheon | 7h 20m | ₩51,105($39) | every 20 mins | 471km (292 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 50m | ₩73,385($56) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₩51,105($39) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
Jin Air
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Air Seoul
Air Busan
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Kal Limousine
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.