How to travel from Sokcho to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Iksan is around 382km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sokcho to Iksan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Ko Bus

🚀 Fastest
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance382km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Iksan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Sokcho and Iksan is around 382km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Sokcho and Iksan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Iksan, 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Iksan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Sokcho and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. 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 Iksan. The distance is around 382km (238 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 Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Iksan

Transport options from Sokcho to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 35m
₩82,555($63)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩41,935($32)
hourly387km (240 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
₩49,795($38)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Bus to Gangneung, train5h 45m
₩47,175($36)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train5h 55m
₩55,040($42)
hourly448km (279 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩61,590($47)
on demand382km (238 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan