How to travel from Samcheok to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Samcheok and Wonju is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Manjong Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Wonju.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wŏnju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Wonju by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Samcheok and Wonju is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Samcheok and Wonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Wonju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samcheok and Wonju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samcheok to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Sea Train and Korail run train services between Samcheok and Wonju. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2hrs, 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Samcheok and Wonju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 30m 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Wonju. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Samcheok and Wonju. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Wonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Samcheok to Wonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Wonju

Transport options from Samcheok to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩31,450($24)
twice daily168km (104 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
₩17,035($13)
every 30 mins174km (108 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩209,670($160)
on demand168km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩32,760($25)
on demand168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju