How to travel from Sokcho to Jeju City, South Korea
The distance between Sokcho and Jeju City is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Sokcho to Jeju City by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jeju City → Sokcho if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩144,150($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus to Gangneung, train and ferry
Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Mokpo Station then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩159,875($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Gwangju and then to Haenam Usuyeong then take a ferry to Sangchuja and then to Jeju South Korea.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₩104,835($80)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wando then take a ferry to Jeju.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₩199,185($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Jeju City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Jeju City by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₩104,835 ($80) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩133,665 ($100).
The distance between Sokcho and Jeju City is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (351 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sokcho and Jeju City by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Jeju City is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩133,665 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Jeju City is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₩104,835 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sokcho and Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Jeju City is Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City. Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sokcho to Jeju City. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Cheju (CJU). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Jeju City is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩144,150 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Jeju City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ₩144,150($110) | every 30 mins | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), plane | 5h 40m | ₩200,495($155) | every 30 mins | 696km (433 miles) |
| Bus to Gangneung, plane | 6h 25m | ₩228,015($175) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 20m | ₩133,665($100) | every 3 hours | 643km (399 miles) |
Bus to Gangneung, train and ferry + 2 similar | 8h 30m | ₩159,875($120) | once daily | 867km (539 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 9h 20m | ₩372,165($285) | once daily | 730km (453 miles) |
| Bus to Chuncheon, train and ferry | 11h 45m | ₩454,720($345) | 6 times a week | 831km (516 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | ₩104,835($80) | once daily | 744km (462 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Bus Terminal, Ferry | 17h 55m | ₩246,360($190) | 3 times a week | 724km (450 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 20m | ₩199,185($150) | every 20 mins | 707km (439 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sokcho and Jeju City
Airlines
Jin Air
Air Seoul
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Ferry operators
Seaworld Express Ferry
HanilExpress
MS Ferry
Airports near Jeju City
The following major airports near Jeju City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Jeju City
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 188km (117 miles) from Jeju City
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Jeju City