How to travel from Sokcho to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Pyeongchang is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sokcho to Pyeongchang by bus, train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Pyeongchang Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Pyeongchang by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Sokcho and Pyeongchang is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Sokcho and Pyeongchang by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Pyeongchang is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sokcho and Pyeongchang. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Pyeongchang Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Pyeongchang. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Pyeongchang is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Sokcho to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
₩23,590($18)
once daily168km (104 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
2hrs
₩51,105($39)
every 3 hours158km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩144,150($110)
on demand145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩28,830($22)
on demand145km (90 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang