The distance between Yeongcheon and Samcheok is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Samcheok by train 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 Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station.
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There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Samcheok by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩82,555 ($63) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).
The distance between Yeongcheon and Samcheok is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Yeongcheon and Samcheok by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Samcheok is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩82,555 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Samcheok. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Samcheok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Seoul Station and Gangneung Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Sea Train run train services between Yeongcheon and Samcheok. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yeongcheon and Samcheok. We recommend that you drive to Samcheok. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Samcheok. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then Gangneung Station and then to Samcheok Haebyeon Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Yeongcheon and Samcheok. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Samcheok is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩82,555 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 25m | ₩82,555($63) | twice daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | ₩44,555($34) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samcheok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.