How to travel from Samcheok to Seosan, South Korea

The distance between Samcheok and Seosan is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Samcheok to Seosan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SeosanSamcheok if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Gangneung

Take the bus to Gangneung then Suwon and then to Seosan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Sangbong Station then take the bus to Seosan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seosan.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Seosan

There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Seosan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).

The distance between Samcheok and Seosan is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Samcheok and Seosan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Seosan is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Seosan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Samcheok and Seosan. We recommend that you drive to Seosan. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samcheok and Seosan. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Seosan. 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 5h 10m.

Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Samcheok and Seosan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 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 Seosan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Seosan. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Seosan is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Seosan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Seosan. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Seosan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

How do I get from Samcheok to Seosan

Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Seosan

Transport options from Samcheok to Seosan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Gangneung + 1 similar
5hrs
₩36,690($28)
every 3 hours359km (223 miles)
Bus5h 10m
₩38,005($29)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
₩53,730($41)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
₩69,455($53)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Seosan

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seosan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Seosan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Seosan