How to travel from Sokcho to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Hongcheon is around 107km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sokcho to Hongcheon 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chuncheon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

TxBus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩131,045($100)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance107km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Hongcheon by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩131,045 ($100).

The distance between Sokcho and Hongcheon is around 107km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sokcho and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Hongcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ₩131,045 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chuncheon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

TxBus run regular bus services between Sokcho and Hongcheon. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2hrs 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Chuncheon. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Sokcho and Hongcheon. The distance is around 107km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩14,415 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Hongcheon

Transport options from Sokcho to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
₩14,415($11)
every 20 mins165km (103 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
₩131,045($100)
on demand107km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
₩20,965($16)
on demand107km (67 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sokcho and Hongcheon

Bus companies

Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon