How to travel from Sokcho to Yeosu, South Korea
The distance between Sokcho and Yeosu is around 526km (327 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu → 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 time1hr
- Typical cost₩110,075($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Yeosu.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩55,040($42)
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 Yeocheon Station.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost₩77,315($59)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Yeosu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Yeosu by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩55,040 ($42) and will take around 6h 40m. 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 ₩110,075 ($84).
The distance between Sokcho and Yeosu is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Sokcho and Yeosu by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Yeosu is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩110,075 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩55,040 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Yeosu. 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 Yeosu. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Yeosu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Yeosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sokcho and Yeosu. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 40m 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 Yeosu. 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 Yeosu is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Yeosu. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Yeosu is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩77,315 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Yeosu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ₩110,075($84) | every 30 mins | 531km (330 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane | 6hrs | ₩86,490($66) | hourly | 601km (373 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ₩55,040($42) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
| Bus via Gangneung | 7h 30m | ₩69,455($53) | once daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ₩77,315($59) | every 2 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
| Bus to Chuncheon, train | 5h 40m | ₩72,075($55) | every 3 hours | 609km (379 miles) |
| Bus to Gangneung, train | 5h 50m | ₩83,870($64) | every 2 hours | 683km (425 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ₩83,870($64) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sokcho and Yeosu
Bus companies
TxBus
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
Airlines
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Yeosu
The following major airports near Yeosu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Yeosu
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Yeosu