How to travel from Jeongeup to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Jeongeup and Gangneung is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Jeongeup to Gangneung by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩306,640($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station then Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seodaejeon Station then take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeongeup and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Jeongeup to Gangneung by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩53,730 ($41) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩306,640 ($235).

The distance between Jeongeup and Gangneung is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Jeongeup and Gangneung by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeongeup to Gangneung is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩306,640 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeongeup and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩53,730 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeongeup and Gangneung. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeongeup to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jeongeup Station, Cheonan Asan Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jeongeup and Gangneung. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Jeongeup and Gangneung. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeongeup to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeongeup and Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Jeongeup and Gangneung. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeongeup to Gangneung. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gunsan (KUV) then fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Jeongeup and Gangneung. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeongeup to Gangneung is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩69,455 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeongeup and Gangneung

Transport options from Jeongeup to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
₩306,640($235)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
₩100,905($77)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train3h 55m
₩201,805($155)
every 4 hours907km (564 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩69,455($53)
every 3 hours488km (303 miles)
Train via Yongsan Station3h 50m
₩68,145($52)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
₩56,350($43)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 20m
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
₩74,695($57)
on demand380km (236 miles)

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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