How to travel from Seoul to Donghae, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Donghae is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoul 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.

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Train

Take the train to Mukho Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Bus

Take the bus to Donghae.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Donghae by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Seoul and Donghae is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Seoul and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Donghae is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Donghae. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Donghae with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 30m.

Korail run train services between Seoul and Donghae. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Seoul and Donghae. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Donghae with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 55m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Seoul and Donghae. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Donghae. We recommend that you take the train to Mukho Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Seoul and Donghae. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Seoul to Donghae

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Donghae

Transport options from Seoul to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩28,830($22)
4 times a day253km (157 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
₩24,900($19)
every 30 mins245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩49,795($38)
on demand254km (158 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