The distance between Wonju and Samcheok is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wonju to Samcheok 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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Take the train to Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Samcheok.
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Take a taxi to Samcheok.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Wonju to Samcheok by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).
The distance between Wonju and Samcheok is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Wonju and Samcheok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wonju to Samcheok is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Samcheok. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Korail and Sea Train run train services between Wonju and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wonju and Samcheok. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Wonju and Samcheok with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.
TxBus and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Wonju and Samcheok. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the bus to Samcheok. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wonju and Samcheok. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Samcheok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | ₩31,450($24) | twice daily | 168km (104 miles) |
Bus via Gangneung + 1 similar | 2hrs | ₩17,035($13) | 4 times a day | 172km (107 miles) |
Bus | 2h 30m | ₩13,105($10) | once daily | 169km (105 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 60m | ₩209,670($160) | on demand | 169km (105 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | ₩32,760($25) | on demand | 169km (105 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.