How to travel from Jecheon to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Gangneung is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Wonju and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
taxi
+

Taxi

Take a taxi to Gangneung.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Gangneung by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Jecheon and Gangneung is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Jecheon and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Gangneung is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Gangneung. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seowonju Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Jecheon and Gangneung. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Jecheon and Gangneung. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wonju. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Jecheon Bus Terminal, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Jecheon and Gangneung. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Wonju and then to Gangneung. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Jecheon and Gangneung. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

How do I get from Jecheon to Gangneung

Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Gangneung

Transport options from Jecheon to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩17,035($13)
twice daily189km (118 miles)
Bus
2hrs
₩11,795($9)
every 20 mins158km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩196,565($150)
on demand155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩30,140($23)
on demand155km (96 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Jecheon and Gangneung

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Gangneung

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Gangneung
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gangneung
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Gangneung