The distance between Samcheok and Iksan is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Samcheok to Iksan by train, 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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Take the train to Gangneung Station then Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Iksan.
Ko Bus
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There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Iksan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩77,315 ($59).
The distance between Samcheok and Iksan is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Samcheok and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Iksan is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩77,315 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Samcheok and Iksan. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Samcheok to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gangneung Station and Seoul Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Sea Train and Korail run train services between Samcheok and Iksan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samcheok and Iksan. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samcheok and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samcheok to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station then Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Samcheok and Iksan. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | ₩66,830($51) | twice daily | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | ₩45,865($35) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Bus via Cheongju | 6h 20m | ₩47,175($36) | once daily | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ₩77,315($59) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
Ko Bus
Samcheok Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Sea Train
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.