How to travel from Sokcho to Gimhae, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Gimhae is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sokcho to Gimhae by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩68,145($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gimhae.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Gimhae

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Gimhae by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩68,145 ($52).

The distance between Sokcho and Gimhae is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Sokcho and Gimhae by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Gimhae is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₩68,145 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Gimhae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Gimhae. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Gimhae. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Gimhae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Bus Terminal, Yeonsan Station and Daejeo Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Sokcho and Gimhae. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 55m 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 Gimhae. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gimhae is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Gimhae. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Gimhae. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Gimhae is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Gimhae

Transport options from Sokcho to Gimhae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩68,145($52)
every 30 mins549km (341 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), plane4h 35m
₩828,195($630)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 55m
₩47,175($36)
5 times a day428km (266 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal7hrs
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours562km (349 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7h 10m
₩49,795($38)
hourly442km (275 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 50m
₩74,695($57)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
₩90,420($69)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Gimhae

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Gimhae
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Gimhae
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Gimhae