How to travel from Mungyeong to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Mungyeong and Sokcho is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mungyeong to Sokcho by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mungyeong and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Mungyeong to Sokcho by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Mungyeong and Sokcho is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Mungyeong and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mungyeong to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Mungyeong and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mungyeong and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mungyeong and Sokcho. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mungyeong to Sokcho. 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 4h 40m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Mungyeong and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 4h 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 Mungyeong and Sokcho. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mungyeong to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Mungyeong to Sokcho

Compare travel optionsbetween Mungyeong and Sokcho

Transport options from Mungyeong to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩36,690($28)
hourly363km (226 miles)
Bus via Cheongju6h 20m
₩48,485($37)
once daily421km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩57,660($44)
on demand294km (183 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