How to travel from Samgong to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Samgong and Pyeongchang is around 266km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Pyeongchang by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩132,355($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩68,145($52)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩70,765($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance266km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samgong and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Samgong to Pyeongchang by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩61,590 ($47) and will take around 5h 15m. 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 ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Samgong and Pyeongchang is around 266km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Samgong and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samgong to Pyeongchang is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩61,590 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samgong and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samgong to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongdong Station, Daejeon Station, Seoul Station and Dunnae Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Samgong and Pyeongchang. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Muju, Daejeon and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Samgong to Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dunnae Station. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Samgong and Pyeongchang. The distance is around 266km (166 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 Samgong to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩132,355 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samgong and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Samgong to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
₩132,355($100)
every 3 hours423km (263 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩68,145($52)
5 times a day387km (241 miles)
Bus via Daejeon5h 15m
₩61,590($47)
4 times a day311km (193 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 20m
₩70,765($54)
5 times a day382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (166 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang