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.
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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Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangneung Station.
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Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Gangneung.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | ₩77,315($59) | hourly | 596km (371 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ₩141,525($110) | hourly | 619km (384 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ₩36,690($28) | hourly | 324km (201 miles) |
Bus to Gangneung | 6h 15m | ₩38,005($29) | every 3 hours | 372km (231 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₩62,900($48) | on demand | 321km (200 miles) |
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Jin Air
Air Busan
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Gangneung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.