How to travel from Jecheon to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Samcheok is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Donghae Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Taebaek Station then take the bus to Samcheok.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samcheok.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩131,045($100)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Samcheok by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then 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 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩131,045 ($100).

The distance between Jecheon and Samcheok is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Jecheon and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Samcheok is to take a taxi which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩131,045 ($100).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Donghae Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jecheon and Samcheok. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jecheon and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samcheok. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Donghae Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Jecheon and Samcheok. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Jecheon to Samcheok

Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Samcheok

Transport options from Jecheon to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
₩20,965($16)
twice daily157km (98 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
₩13,105($10)
every 4 hours142km (88 miles)
Taxi
2hrs
₩131,045($100)
on demand131km (81 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩26,210($20)
on demand131km (81 miles)

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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