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.
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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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Daejeon and then to Gucheondong.
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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Samgong. We recommend that you drive to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ₩36,690($28) | 5 times a day | 323km (201 miles) |
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) | 6h 35m | ₩45,865($35) | twice daily | 392km (244 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | ₩96,970($74) | hourly | 329km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩55,040($42) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
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Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Samgong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.