The distance between Samcheok and Sejong is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Samcheok to Sejong 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 Osong Station.
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Take the bus to Taebaek and then to Cheongju.
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There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Sejong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).
The distance between Samcheok and Sejong is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Samcheok and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Sejong is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Samcheok and Sejong. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Samcheok to Sejong. 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 3h 55m.
Sea Train and Korail run train services between Samcheok and Sejong. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taebaek and Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Samcheok Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Samcheok and Sejong. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samcheok to Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station then Seoul Station and then to Osong Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Sejong. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩57,660 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | ₩57,660($44) | twice daily | 399km (248 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ₩35,380($27) | once daily | 270km (168 miles) |
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal | 5h 25m | ₩38,005($29) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | ₩58,970($45) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
Samcheok Bus Terminal
bus Tago
Ko Bus
Sea Train
The following major airports near Sejong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.