How to travel from Sokcho to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Dongducheon is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sokcho to Dongducheon by bus, taxi 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 East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

TxBus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩209,670($160)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Dongducheon by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩209,670 ($160).

The distance between Sokcho and Dongducheon is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Sokcho and Dongducheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Dongducheon is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩209,670 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Dongducheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dongducheon-si. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Konkuk University Station and Dobongsan Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TxBus, Ko Bus, Seoul Public Transportation and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sokcho and Dongducheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Sokcho and Dongducheon. The distance is around 217km (135 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 Sokcho to Dongducheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Sokcho to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Dongducheon

Transport options from Sokcho to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3hrs
₩28,830($22)
every 30 mins228km (142 miles)
Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal3h 25m
₩22,275($17)
every 30 mins237km (147 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)4h 25m
₩27,520($21)
every 30 mins276km (171 miles)
Taxi
2h 25m
₩209,670($160)
on demand217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩41,935($32)
on demand217km (135 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon