How to travel from Hongcheon to Samgong, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Samgong is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Samgong by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Daejeon and then to Gucheondong.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩96,970($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Samgong

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Samgong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Hongcheon and Samgong is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hongcheon and Samgong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Samgong is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Samgong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Samgong. We recommend that you drive to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Samgong. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Samgong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Samgong. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hongcheon to Samgong. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Samgong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Samgong. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Hongcheon and Samgong. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Samgong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩96,970 ($74).

How do I get from Hongcheon to Samgong

Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Samgong

Transport options from Hongcheon to Samgong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
₩36,690($28)
5 times a day323km (201 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)6h 35m
₩45,865($35)
twice daily392km (244 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
₩96,970($74)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand280km (174 miles)

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Airports near Samgong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Samgong
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Samgong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Samgong