How to travel from Taebaek to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Gangneung is around 95km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₩10,485($8)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

bus Tago

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gangneung.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩124,490($95)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance98km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Gangneung by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩124,490 ($95).

The distance between Taebaek and Gangneung is around 95km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Taebaek and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Gangneung is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Gangneung. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dogye Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail run train services between Taebaek and Gangneung. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2hrs, 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 Taebaek and Gangneung. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taebaek and Gangneung with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 20m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Gangneung. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Gangneung. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Taebaek and Gangneung. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Taebaek to Gangneung

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Gangneung

Transport options from Taebaek to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩10,485($8)
5 times a week99km (61 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
₩13,105($10)
every 4 hours95km (59 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
₩124,490($95)
on demand98km (61 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
₩19,655($15)
on demand98km (61 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