How to travel from Samgong to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Samgong and Dongducheon is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Dongducheon by train, subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samgong and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Samgong to Dongducheon by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Samgong and Dongducheon is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Samgong and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samgong to Dongducheon is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samgong and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samgong to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongdong Station, Daejeon Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Samgong and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Samgong and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Muju, Daejeon, Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and Dobongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Dongducheon. 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 Samgong to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Samgong and Dongducheon. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samgong to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩81,245 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samgong and Dongducheon

Transport options from Samgong to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
₩81,245($62)
hourly289km (180 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩49,795($38)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Bus via Daejeon4h 45m
₩49,795($38)
every 4 hours284km (177 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
₩52,415($40)
hourly286km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
₩52,415($40)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon