How to travel from Namyangju to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Namyangju and Sokcho is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Namyangju to Sokcho by bus, subway, taxi 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 Sokcho.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Namchuncheon Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sokcho.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Namyangju and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Namyangju to Sokcho by bus, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Namyangju and Sokcho is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Namyangju and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Namyangju to Sokcho is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Namyangju and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Namyangju and Sokcho. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sokcho. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Namyangju and Sokcho. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Namyangju to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sangbong Station, Konkuk University and Gangbyeon Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Namyangju and Sokcho. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Namyangju to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 2h 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 Namyangju and Sokcho. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Namyangju to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Transport options from Namyangju to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩28,830($22)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal3h 10m
₩22,275($17)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 30m
₩17,035($13)
once daily193km (120 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩209,670($160)
on demand169km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩32,760($25)
on demand169km (105 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