How to travel from Suwon to Donghae, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Donghae is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Suwon to Donghae by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Donghae by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Suwon and Donghae is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Suwon and Donghae by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Donghae is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Donghae. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suwon to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Suwon and Donghae. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Suwon and Donghae. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Suwon and Donghae. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Donghae. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Suwon and Donghae. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Donghae is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

How do I get from Suwon to Donghae

Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Donghae

Transport options from Suwon to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
₩31,450($24)
4 times a day294km (183 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
₩23,590($18)
hourly251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩48,485($37)
on demand247km (154 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