The distance between Samgong and Sokcho is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Sokcho by bus, train 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 bus to Daejeon then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho.
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Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.
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There are several options for getting from Samgong to Sokcho by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩68,145 ($52) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩74,695 ($57).
The distance between Samgong and Sokcho is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Samgong and Sokcho by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Samgong to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩74,695 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩68,145 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Samgong and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samgong and Sokcho. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Sokcho. 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 5h 20m.
TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samgong to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Samgong and Sokcho. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samgong to Sokcho is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ₩73,385($56) | hourly | 418km (260 miles) |
Bus via Daejeon | 5h 40m | ₩68,145($52) | every 4 hours | 419km (260 miles) |
Bus via Daejeon | 6h 20m | ₩70,765($54) | 4 times a day | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 30m | ₩76,005($58) | hourly | 413km (257 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ₩74,695($57) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
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Ko Bus
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Cheongju Bus Terminal
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Sokcho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.