How to travel from Iksan to Samgong, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Samgong is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Iksan to Samgong by train, taxi, 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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Gucheondong.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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train
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train
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taxi
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩76,005($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Samgong

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Samgong by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Iksan and Samgong is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Iksan and Samgong by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Samgong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Samgong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Iksan and Samgong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iksan and Samgong. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Samgong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Iksan and Samgong. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs 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 Samgong. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Iksan and Samgong. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Samgong is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).

How do I get from Iksan to Samgong

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Samgong

Transport options from Iksan to Samgong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
₩13,105($10)
twice daily120km (75 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 15m
₩76,005($58)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Train and Bus2h 40m
₩23,590($18)
5 times a day204km (127 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩144,150($110)
on demand118km (73 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩23,590($18)
on demand118km (73 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