How to travel from Wonju to Donghae, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Donghae is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wonju to Donghae by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Mukho Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Donghae.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Donghae-si.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Donghae by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Wonju and Donghae is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Wonju and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Donghae is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Donghae. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wonju and Donghae with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 20m.

Korail run train services between Wonju and Donghae. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Wonju and Donghae. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

TxBus and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Wonju and Donghae. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Donghae. We recommend that you take the train to Mukho Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. 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 Wonju and Donghae. The distance is around 156km (97 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 Wonju to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Wonju to Donghae

Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Donghae

Transport options from Wonju to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩17,035($13)
4 times a day146km (91 miles)
Bus
1h 60m
₩15,725($12)
hourly158km (98 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩196,565($150)
on demand156km (97 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩30,140($23)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Donghae

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Donghae
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Donghae
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Donghae