How to travel from Taebaek to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Sokcho is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Sokcho by bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sokcho.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance157km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Sokcho by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Taebaek and Sokcho is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Taebaek and Sokcho by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Sokcho is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Taebaek and Sokcho. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sokcho. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taebaek and Sokcho. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Sokcho. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung and then to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 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 Taebaek and Sokcho. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Sokcho is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Taebaek to Sokcho

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Sokcho

Transport options from Taebaek to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
₩20,965($16)
every 4 hours164km (102 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩157,250($120)
on demand157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩31,450($24)
on demand157km (98 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