There are 4 ways to get from Cheonan to Samcheok by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain KTX Seoul
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Samcheok Stationtrain KTX-Eum Bujeon / ...
4h 23m₩50,146–103,734Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheonan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
5h₩24,166–39,942Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Cheonan to Samcheokcar 250.3 km
3h 37m₩55,724–80,490Bus via Hanam
- Take the bus from Cheonan Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
5h 30m₩32,600–50,420
Cheonan to Samcheok by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheonan to Samcheok is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Cheonan to Samcheok is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩85,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheonan to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Cheonan Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Samcheok Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Cheonan station to Samcheok station. However, there are services departing from Cheonan Asan Station and arriving at Samcheok Station via Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Cheonan and Samcheok is 441 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Cheonan to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cheonan to Samcheok, including transfers.
Cheonan to Samcheok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Cheonan Express Bus Terminal station.
Cheonan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Cheonan Asan Station.
The best way to get from Cheonan to Samcheok is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Cheonan, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?
You can take a train from Cheonan Asan Station to Samcheok Station via Gyeongju Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheonan Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal in around 5h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–55,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩27,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩38,000–55,000
Train from Gyeongju Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–46,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–46,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Cheonan Asan Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000–45,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩32,000–45,000
- First Class
- ₩47,000–60,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Cheonan Express Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–10,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩8,500–10,000
- Economy
- ₩6,000–7,500
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩26,000–30,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–24,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Cheonan Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–15,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Cheonan to Samcheok bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Cheonan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gyeongju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheonan to Samcheok is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cheonan to Samcheok.
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