How to travel from Taean to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Taean and Gangneung is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taean to Gangneung by bus, subway, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Busan Nat'l Univ. of Edu. Station then take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Taean to Gangneung by bus, subway, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩56,350 ($43) 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Taean and Gangneung is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Taean and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taean to Gangneung is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩56,350 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taean and Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Gangneung. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taean and Gangneung. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Taean and Gangneung. The distance is around 324km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₩58,970 ($45).

How do I get from Taean to Gangneung

Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Gangneung

Transport options from Taean to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 40m
₩157,250($120)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
₩58,970($45)
4 times a day321km (199 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 5m
₩56,350($43)
every 3 hours391km (243 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩62,900($48)
on demand324km (202 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