How to travel from Suncheon to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Gangneung is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Suncheon to Gangneung 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 Gangneung Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩230,635($175)
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Train via Gwangmyeong Station

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Gangneung by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩230,635 ($175).

The distance between Suncheon and Gangneung is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Suncheon and Gangneung 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 Gangneung is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩230,635 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩51,105 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Gangneung. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station and Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Gangneung. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Gangneung. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Gangneung. 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 30m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Suncheon and Gangneung. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 30m 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 Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Gangneung is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Gangneung. 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 Gangneung. The distance is around 465km (289 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 Gangneung is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₩65,520 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Gangneung

Transport options from Suncheon to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Wonju (WJU), Train + 2 similar
3hrs
₩230,635($175)
every 4 hours762km (474 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
₩123,180($95)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
₩107,455($82)
4 times a day615km (382 miles)
Train via Gwangmyeong Station + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩65,520($50)
every 2 hours582km (361 miles)
Train4h 25m
₩65,520($50)
hourly582km (361 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
₩51,105($39)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Bus via Gwangju6h 35m
₩53,730($41)
once daily528km (328 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
₩90,420($69)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Gangneung

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Gangneung
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Gangneung
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Gangneung