How to travel from Naju to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Naju and Sokcho is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Naju to Sokcho by train, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩62,900($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naju and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Naju to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩48,485 ($37) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩62,900 ($48).

The distance between Naju and Sokcho is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Naju and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naju to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩62,900 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Naju and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩48,485 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Naju and Sokcho. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naju and Sokcho. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naju 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 6h 30m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Naju and Sokcho. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naju to Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Naju and Sokcho. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naju to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩62,900 ($48).

How do I get from Naju to Sokcho

Compare travel optionsbetween Naju and Sokcho

Transport options from Naju to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 25m
₩82,555($63)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
₩48,485($37)
twice daily499km (310 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7h 20m
₩53,730($41)
once daily534km (332 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩62,900($48)
every 3 hours497km (309 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, bus5h 25m
₩70,765($54)
hourly618km (384 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
₩95,660($73)
on demand494km (307 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