How to travel from Samcheok to Yangyang, South Korea

The distance between Samcheok and Yangyang is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Samcheok to Yangyang by bus, taxi 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 Yangyang.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yangyang-gun.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
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Drive

Drive to Yangyang-gun.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samcheok and Yangyang

There are several options for getting from Samcheok to Yangyang by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩104,835 ($80).

The distance between Samcheok and Yangyang is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Samcheok and Yangyang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samcheok to Yangyang is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ₩104,835 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Samcheok and Yangyang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Samcheok and Yangyang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yangyang-gun. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samcheok and Yangyang. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samcheok to Yangyang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samcheok and Yangyang. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m 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 Yangyang. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Yangyang. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Yangyang is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Yangyang. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Yangyang. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samcheok to Yangyang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samcheok and Yangyang

Transport options from Samcheok to Yangyang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
₩11,795($9)
hourly105km (65 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
₩104,835($80)
on demand102km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
₩20,965($16)
on demand102km (64 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Samcheok and Yangyang

Bus companies

Airports near Yangyang

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Yangyang
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Yangyang
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Yangyang