How to travel from Sokcho to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Jecheon is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

TxBus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Jecheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Sokcho and Jecheon is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sokcho and Jecheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Jecheon is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Jecheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Teisen. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Sokcho and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Jecheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Jecheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Jecheon

Transport options from Sokcho to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩36,690($28)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal4h 20m
₩35,380($27)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩26,210($20)
4 times a day266km (165 miles)
Bus to Gangneung, train4h 55m
₩24,900($19)
every 4 hours263km (164 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
₩196,565($150)
on demand197km (122 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand197km (122 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon