The distance between Sokcho and Taebaek is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sokcho to Taebaek 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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Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Taebaek.
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Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Donghae Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take a taxi to Taebaek.
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There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Taebaek by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).
The distance between Sokcho and Taebaek is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Sokcho and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Taebaek is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Taebaek. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taebaek. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Sokcho and Taebaek. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Taebaek. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sokcho and Taebaek. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 10m | ₩19,655($15) | every 4 hours | 168km (104 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 20m | ₩28,830($22) | twice daily | 175km (109 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 55m | ₩157,250($120) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ₩31,450($24) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.