How to travel from Mungyeong to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Mungyeong and Samcheok is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mungyeong 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 SamcheokMungyeong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Donghae Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Samcheok.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samcheok.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mungyeong and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Mungyeong to Samcheok by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Mungyeong and Samcheok is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Mungyeong and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mungyeong to Samcheok is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Mungyeong and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mungyeong and Samcheok. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mungyeong to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongju Station and Donghae Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Mungyeong and Samcheok. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Mungyeong and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mungyeong to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Mungyeong and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mungyeong to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Donghae Station. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Mungyeong and Samcheok. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mungyeong to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mungyeong and Samcheok

Transport options from Mungyeong to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
₩23,590($18)
twice daily200km (124 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
₩43,245($33)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Taxi
2h 30m
₩170,355($130)
on demand168km (104 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩32,760($25)
on demand168km (104 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