How to travel from Taean to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Taean and Sokcho is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Taean to Sokcho by bus, subway, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩155,940($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance384km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Taean to Sokcho by bus, subway, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩65,520 ($50) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩155,940 ($120).

The distance between Taean and Sokcho is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Taean and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taean to Sokcho is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₩155,940 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩65,520 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taean and Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Sokcho. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan Express Bus Terminal and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Taean and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Sokcho. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).

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Transport options from Taean to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
₩155,940($120)
every 20 mins552km (343 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 15m
₩210,980($160)
every 20 mins592km (368 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
₩102,215($78)
every 30 mins615km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
₩74,695($57)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7hrs
₩68,145($52)
4 times a day391km (243 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 15m
₩65,520($50)
every 3 hours461km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
₩74,695($57)
on demand384km (238 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho