How to travel from Seosan to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Seosan and Sokcho is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seosan to Sokcho by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SokchoSeosan if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seosan and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Seosan to Sokcho by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 4h 10m. 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 ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Seosan and Sokcho is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Seosan and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seosan to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Seosan and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seosan and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seosan and Sokcho. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seosan to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Konkuk University and Gangbyeon Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus, TxBus, Easy Ticket and Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terimnal run regular bus services between Seosan and Sokcho. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Seosan to Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho. instead which will take 4hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seosan and Sokcho. The distance is around 312km (194 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 Seosan to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seosan and Sokcho

Transport options from Seosan to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
₩41,935($32)
every 20 mins308km (192 miles)
Bus via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal4h 10m
₩34,070($26)
every 30 mins304km (189 miles)
Bus via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal5h 10m
₩36,690($28)
every 3 hours338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩49,795($38)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho