How to travel from Yangsan to Gangneung, South Korea

The distance between Yangsan and Gangneung is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Yangsan to Gangneung by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩77,315($59)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gangneung.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yangsan and Gangneung

There are several options for getting from Yangsan to Gangneung by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩77,315 ($59).

The distance between Yangsan and Gangneung is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Yangsan and Gangneung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yangsan to Gangneung is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩77,315 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Yangsan and Gangneung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yangsan and Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yangsan and Gangneung. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yangsan to Gangneung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju and Pohang. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Yangsan and Gangneung. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yangsan to Gangneung. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Yangsan and Gangneung. The distance is around 321km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yangsan to Gangneung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yangsan and Gangneung

Transport options from Yangsan to Gangneung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩77,315($59)
hourly596km (371 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
₩141,525($110)
hourly619km (384 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩36,690($28)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Bus to Gangneung6h 15m
₩38,005($29)
every 3 hours372km (231 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩62,900($48)
on demand321km (200 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