How to travel from Jinju to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Jinju and Samcheok is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩95,660($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Busan Bus Terminal

Take the bus to Busan Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jinju and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Jinju to Samcheok by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩70,765 ($54).

The distance between Jinju and Samcheok is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Jinju and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jinju to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩70,765 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Jinju and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jinju and Samcheok. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jinju to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Korail and Sea Train run train services between Jinju and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Jinju and Samcheok. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jinju to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jinju and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jinju to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Jinju and Samcheok. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jinju to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₩56,350 ($43).

How do I get from Jinju to Samcheok

Compare travel optionsbetween Jinju and Samcheok

Transport options from Jinju to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 20m
₩95,660($73)
twice daily718km (446 miles)
Bus via Busan Bus Terminal + 1 similar
7h 5m
₩44,555($34)
every 20 mins386km (240 miles)
Bus7h 15m
₩56,350($43)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₩70,765($54)
on demand360km (224 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