How to travel from Icheon to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Sokcho is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Icheon to Sokcho by bus, subway, taxi 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) and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pangyo Station then Gangnam Station and then to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sokcho.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Icheon Happy Call

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Sokcho by bus, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Icheon and Sokcho is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Icheon and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Sokcho is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Icheon and Sokcho. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sokcho. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Icheon and Sokcho. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Icheon and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Icheon and Sokcho. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Sokcho

Transport options from Icheon to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 30m
₩28,830($22)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal3h 30m
₩24,900($19)
every 30 mins242km (150 miles)
Bus via Gangneung3h 30m
₩27,520($21)
every 20 mins238km (148 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 25m
₩28,830($22)
every 20 mins243km (151 miles)
Taxi
2h 15m
₩209,670($160)
on demand174km (108 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
₩34,070($26)
on demand174km (108 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho