How to travel from Samcheok to Incheon, South Korea

The distance between Samcheok and Incheon is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Samcheok to Incheon by bus, train, subway 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 Gangneung and then to Incheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)

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Train

Take the train to Gangneung Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Ganseok Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
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Drive

Drive to Incheon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Incheon

There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Incheon by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Samcheok and Incheon is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Samcheok and Incheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Incheon is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Incheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samcheok and Incheon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samcheok to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gangneung Station and Cheongnyangni Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Sea Train, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Samcheok and Incheon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samcheok and Incheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Samcheok and Incheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samcheok to Incheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Incheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Incheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Incheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Samcheok and Incheon. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Incheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Incheon

Transport options from Samcheok to Incheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩28,830($22)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal4h 25m
₩30,140($23)
every 20 mins302km (188 miles)
Train
4h 15m
₩44,555($34)
twice daily310km (192 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand281km (175 miles)

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Airports near Incheon

The following major airports near Incheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Incheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Incheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Incheon