How to travel from Sokcho to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Taean is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sokcho to Taean by bus, train, subway, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩149,390($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus via Gangneung

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Ulsan.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩66,830($51)
Operated by

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 Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance387km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Taean

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Taean by bus, train, subway, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the underground which costs around ₩62,900 ($48) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩149,390 ($115).

The distance between Sokcho and Taean is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Sokcho and Taean by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Taean is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₩149,390 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩62,900 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Taean. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Taean. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sokcho and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 45m 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 Taean. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean. The distance is around 387km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Taean is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₩86,490 ($66).

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Transport options from Sokcho to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
₩149,390($115)
every 30 mins546km (339 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi5h 5m
₩210,980($160)
every 30 mins588km (366 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
₩95,660($73)
every 30 mins609km (379 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), plane and train5h 30m
₩718,120($550)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Bus via Gangneung + 1 similar
6h 45m
₩66,830($51)
4 times a day401km (249 miles)
Bus6h 45m
₩74,695($57)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
₩86,490($66)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Bus to Busan Bus Terminal, Train7h 15m
₩62,900($48)
5 times a day459km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
₩76,005($58)
on demand387km (240 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean