How to travel from Sejong to Donghae, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Donghae is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sejong to Donghae 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 DonghaeSejong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sejong and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Donghae by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Sejong and Donghae is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Sejong and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sejong to Donghae is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sejong and Donghae. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sejong to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Sejong and Donghae. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Sejong and Donghae. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sejong to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Gangneung. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Sejong and Donghae. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sejong to Donghae. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Mukho Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Sejong and Donghae. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sejong to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Donghae

Transport options from Sejong to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩43,245($33)
4 times a day378km (235 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station4h 30m
₩14,415($11)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩28,830($22)
4 times a day297km (184 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal4h 60m
₩39,315($30)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩56,350($43)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Donghae

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Donghae
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Donghae
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Donghae