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.
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.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Iksan.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then take the train to Iksan Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ₩82,555($63) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | ₩41,935($32) | hourly | 387km (240 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | ₩49,795($38) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
Bus to Gangneung, train | 5h 45m | ₩47,175($36) | every 4 hours | 439km (273 miles) |
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train | 5h 55m | ₩55,040($42) | hourly | 448km (279 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₩61,590($47) | on demand | 382km (238 miles) |
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Suseo High Speed Railway
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.