The distance between Taean and Samcheok is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Taean to Samcheok by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Samcheok.
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Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Samcheok.
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There are several options for getting from Taean to Samcheok by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩52,415 ($40) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).
The distance between Taean and Samcheok is around 267km (166 miles).
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Taean and Samcheok by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taean to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩52,415 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Taean and Samcheok. We recommend that you drive to Samcheok. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Samcheok. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan Express Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Taean and Samcheok. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Dongdaegu Station then take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Taean and Samcheok. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Samcheok is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩61,590 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 60m | ₩66,830($51) | every 20 mins | 372km (231 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | ₩61,590($47) | every 20 mins | 380km (236 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5hrs | ₩58,970($45) | every 20 mins | 365km (227 miles) |
Train to Busan Nat'l Univ. of Edu. Station, Bus | 6h 25m | ₩52,415($40) | every 20 mins | 337km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | ₩52,415($40) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
TxBus
Ko Bus
Ulsan Metropolitan City
bus Tago
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.