How to travel from Uijeongbu to Samcheok, South Korea

The distance between Uijeongbu and Samcheok is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Uijeongbu to Samcheok by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SamcheokUijeongbu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Samcheok.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uijeongbu and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Uijeongbu to Samcheok by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Uijeongbu and Samcheok is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Uijeongbu and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uijeongbu to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Uijeongbu and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Uijeongbu and Samcheok. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uijeongbu to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail and Sea Train run train services between Uijeongbu and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Uijeongbu and Samcheok. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uijeongbu to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sineup 7tong and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Seoul Public Transportation, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Uijeongbu and Samcheok. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uijeongbu to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Uijeongbu and Samcheok. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uijeongbu to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uijeongbu and Samcheok

Transport options from Uijeongbu to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₩43,245($33)
twice daily278km (173 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
₩26,210($20)
hourly335km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩53,730($41)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok