How to travel from Jindo to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Jindo and Sokcho is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jindo to Sokcho by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gwangju then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gwangju then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩85,180($65)
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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindo and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Jindo to Sokcho by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩58,970 ($45) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩93,040 ($71).

The distance between Jindo and Sokcho is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Jindo and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindo to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₩93,040 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindo and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩58,970 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindo and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindo and Sokcho. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindo to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Jindo and Sokcho. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jindo to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Gwangju then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Jindo and Sokcho. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindo to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₩58,970 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindo and Sokcho

Transport options from Jindo to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 40m
₩95,660($73)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Bus to Gwangju, plane7h 50m
₩146,770($110)
hourly768km (477 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
₩58,970($45)
twice daily578km (359 miles)
Bus via Gwangju8h 35m
₩72,075($55)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
₩85,180($65)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
₩93,040($71)
on demand581km (361 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho