How to travel from Yeongcheon to Samgong, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Samgong is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Gucheondong.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩66,830($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Samgong-ni.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Samgong

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Samgong by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Samgong is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Yeongcheon and Samgong by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Samgong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Samgong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Samgong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yeongcheon and Samgong. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeongcheon to Samgong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu Station and Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Yeongcheon and Samgong. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Samgong. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongdong Station then take a taxi to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Samgong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Samgong. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Yeongcheon and Samgong. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Samgong is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩66,830 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Samgong

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Samgong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
₩24,900($19)
5 times a day255km (159 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩66,830($51)
hourly194km (120 miles)
Train and Bus2h 55m
₩24,900($19)
5 times a day239km (148 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩196,565($150)
on demand158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩31,450($24)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Samgong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Samgong
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Samgong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Samgong