How to travel from Namhae to Sokcho, South Korea
The distance between Namhae and Sokcho is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Namhae 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.
👋 Also check out Sokcho → Namhae if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩107,455($82)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₩49,795($38)
Ko Bus
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩96,970($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namhae and Sokcho
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Namhae to Sokcho by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩107,455 ($82).
The distance between Namhae and Sokcho is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Namhae and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Namhae to Sokcho is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩107,455 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Namhae and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Namhae and Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Namhae and Sokcho. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Namhae to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Ko Bus, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Namhae and Sokcho. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namhae to Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Namhae and Sokcho. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namhae to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).
Compare travel optionsbetween Namhae and Sokcho
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | ₩107,455($82) | every 20 mins | 536km (333 miles) |
| Fly to Seoul Gimpo (GMP), Bus | 4h 20m | ₩114,010($87) | every 20 mins | 526km (327 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ₩98,285($75) | every 4 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ₩49,795($38) | every 30 mins | 507km (315 miles) |
| Bus via Wonju | 6h 30m | ₩51,105($39) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 30m | ₩96,970($74) | every 4 hours | 743km (462 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | ₩93,040($71) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Namhae and Sokcho
Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Train operators
Airports near Sokcho
The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Sokcho