How to travel from Sokcho to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Gunsan is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩224,085($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Gunsan by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩61,590 ($47).

The distance between Sokcho and Gunsan is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Gunsan is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩61,590 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Gunsan. We recommend that you drive to Gunsan. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Gunsan. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and TxBus run regular bus services between Sokcho and Gunsan. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 50m 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 Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gunsan (KUV). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Sokcho and Gunsan. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Gunsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

How do I get from Sokcho to Gunsan

Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Gunsan

Transport options from Sokcho to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
₩41,935($32)
every 30 mins387km (241 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)5h 40m
₩45,865($35)
every 20 mins387km (240 miles)
Bus and Plane
5h 20m
₩224,085($170)
every 30 mins941km (584 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩61,590($47)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan