How to travel from Iksan to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Samcheok is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SamcheokIksan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩66,830($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Samcheok by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩66,830 ($51).

The distance between Iksan and Samcheok is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Iksan and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Samcheok is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩66,830 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Samcheok. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Korail and Sea Train run train services between Iksan and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iksan and Samcheok. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Iksan and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iksan to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Iksan and Samcheok. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Samcheok

Transport options from Iksan to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
₩66,830($51)
twice daily489km (304 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
₩45,865($35)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Bus via Cheongju7hrs
₩47,175($36)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₩77,315($59)
on demand399km (248 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Iksan and Samcheok

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Train operators

Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok