How to travel from Suncheon to Donghae, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Donghae is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Suncheon to Donghae by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Wonju (WJU), Train

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Mukho Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩234,570($180)
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Train

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station and then to Mukho Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Donghae.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Donghae by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩234,570 ($180).

The distance between Suncheon and Donghae is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Suncheon and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Donghae is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩234,570 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Donghae. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangmyeong Station and Seoul Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Donghae. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

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

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

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Suncheon and Donghae. 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 Suncheon to Donghae. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Mukho Station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Suncheon and Donghae. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩69,455 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Donghae

Transport options from Suncheon to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Wonju (WJU), Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
₩234,570($180)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
₩127,110($95)
4 times a day604km (376 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
₩111,385($85)
4 times a day646km (402 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
₩69,455($53)
4 times a day613km (381 miles)
Train via Osong Station6h 5m
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours501km (311 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
₩55,040($42)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Bus via Gwangju7h 15m
₩57,660($44)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
₩85,180($65)
on demand439km (273 miles)

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Airports near Donghae

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Donghae
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Donghae
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Donghae