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.
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.
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Take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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Take the bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.
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Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station then take the bus to Samcheok.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 25m | ₩123,180($95) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ₩73,385($56) | hourly | 498km (309 miles) |
Bus via Daejeon | 6h 50m | ₩74,695($57) | once daily | 375km (233 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 30m | ₩55,040($42) | every 4 hours | 379km (236 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₩60,280($46) | on demand | 305km (190 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.