How to travel from Seongnam to Samgong, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Samgong is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seongnam to Samgong by train, taxi, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gucheondong.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Samgong

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Samgong by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Seongnam and Samgong is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Seongnam and Samgong by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Samgong is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Samgong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seongnam and Samgong. We recommend that you drive to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seongnam and Samgong. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Samgong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Samgong. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Samgong. We recommend that you take the train to Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Samgong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Samgong. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Seongnam and Samgong. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Samgong is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩81,245 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Samgong

Transport options from Seongnam to Samgong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩23,590($18)
5 times a day225km (140 miles)
Bus via Daejeon4hrs
₩28,830($22)
5 times a day250km (156 miles)
Train and Taxi + 2 similar
2h 30m
₩81,245($62)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Train and Bus2h 55m
₩28,830($22)
5 times a day229km (143 miles)
Train to Daejeon Station, Bus3h 40m
₩24,900($19)
5 times a day232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩43,245($33)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Samgong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Samgong
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Samgong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Samgong