How to travel from Sokcho to Suncheon, South Korea
The distance between Sokcho and Suncheon is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sokcho to Suncheon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Suncheon → 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 Yosu (RSU).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩115,320($88)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Suncheon.
- Duration6hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩49,795($38)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Suncheon Station.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost₩68,145($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Suncheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Suncheon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩115,320 ($88).
The distance between Sokcho and Suncheon is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Sokcho and Suncheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Suncheon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩115,320 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Suncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Suncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Suncheon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Suncheon. 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 6hrs.
Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sokcho and Suncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs 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 Suncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Suncheon is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Suncheon. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Suncheon. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Suncheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ₩68,145 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Suncheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | ₩115,320($88) | every 30 mins | 538km (334 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane | 5h 45m | ₩85,180($65) | hourly | 576km (358 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 5m | ₩99,595($76) | 4 times a day | 581km (361 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | ₩49,795($38) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
| Bus via Gangneung | 7h 10m | ₩61,590($47) | once daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 5m | ₩68,145($52) | every 2 hours | 552km (343 miles) |
| Bus to Chuncheon, train | 5h 25m | ₩64,210($49) | every 3 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | ₩98,285($75) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sokcho and Suncheon
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
bus Tago
Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Train operators
Airports near Suncheon
The following major airports near Suncheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Suncheon
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Suncheon
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Suncheon