How to travel from Samgong to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Samgong and Samcheok is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Samcheok 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 SamcheokSamgong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩123,180($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩73,385($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station then take the bus to Samcheok.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samgong and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Samgong to Samcheok by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩55,040 ($42) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Samgong and Samcheok is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Samgong and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samgong to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩55,040 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samgong and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samgong to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongdong Station, Daejeon Station, Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Sea Train run train services between Samgong and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Samcheok. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Muju, Daejeon and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 15m 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 Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Samcheok. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samgong to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩123,180 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samgong and Samcheok

Transport options from Samgong to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
₩123,180($95)
twice daily518km (322 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
₩73,385($56)
hourly498km (309 miles)
Bus via Daejeon6h 50m
₩74,695($57)
once daily375km (233 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 30m
₩55,040($42)
every 4 hours379km (236 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩60,280($46)
on demand305km (190 miles)

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Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok