The distance between Suncheon and Samcheok is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Suncheon to Samcheok by bus, train, 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 from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Samcheok.
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There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Samcheok 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 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩248,985 ($190).
The distance between Suncheon and Samcheok is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Suncheon and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Samcheok is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩248,985 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩55,040 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangmyeong Station, Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Korail and Sea Train run train services between Suncheon and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Suncheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, TxBus, Easy Ticket and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Suncheon and Samcheok. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Samcheok. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Suncheon and Samcheok. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Wonju (WJU), train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ₩248,985($190) | twice daily | 815km (506 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ₩141,525($110) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | ₩83,870($64) | twice daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 6h 35m | ₩55,040($42) | twice daily | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal | 7h 10m | ₩56,350($43) | hourly | 586km (364 miles) |
Bus via Cheongju | 8h 10m | ₩57,660($44) | once daily | 493km (306 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | ₩83,870($64) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
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Cheongju Bus Terminal
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Jin Air
The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.