The distance between Icheon and Samcheok is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Icheon to Samcheok by bus 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 Gangneung and then to Samcheok.
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There are several options for getting from Icheon to Samcheok by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 ₩43,245 ($33).
The distance between Icheon and Samcheok is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Icheon and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Icheon to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Icheon and Samcheok. We recommend that you drive to Samcheok. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Icheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
TxBus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Icheon and Samcheok. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Samcheok. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Icheon and Samcheok. The distance is around 220km (137 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 Icheon to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 3h 10m | ₩20,965($16) | every 20 mins | 224km (139 miles) |
Bus to Samcheok | 3h 40m | ₩20,965($16) | once daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal | 4h 30m | ₩31,450($24) | hourly | 322km (200 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ₩43,245($33) | on demand | 220km (137 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.