How to travel from Yangsan to Sokcho, South Korea

The distance between Yangsan and Sokcho is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yangsan to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩76,005($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju then Gangneung and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩76,005($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sokcho.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yangsan and Sokcho

There are several options for getting from Yangsan to Sokcho by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩74,695 ($57).

The distance between Yangsan and Sokcho is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Yangsan and Sokcho by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yangsan to Sokcho is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₩74,695 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Yangsan and Sokcho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yangsan and Sokcho. We recommend that you drive to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yangsan and Sokcho. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yangsan to Sokcho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju, Pohang and Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Yangsan and Sokcho. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 50m 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 Sokcho. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Sokcho is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Sokcho. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Sokcho. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yangsan to Sokcho is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yangsan and Sokcho

Transport options from Yangsan to Sokcho
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 50m
₩76,005($58)
every 20 mins568km (353 miles)
Fly to Incheon (ICN), bus5h 10m
₩824,265($630)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 40m
₩132,355($100)
every 30 mins607km (377 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
₩44,555($34)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7h 25m
₩45,865($35)
every 3 hours442km (275 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
₩76,005($58)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
₩74,695($57)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Sokcho

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Sokcho
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Sokcho
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Sokcho