There are 5 ways to get from Samcheok to Cheonan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Stationtrain KTX-Eum Gangneung
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Cheonan Asan Stationtrain KTX Pohang-Seoul
4h 10m₩49,254–106,964Bus via Seoul
cheapest- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Cheonan Express Bus Terminalbus
4h 37m₩24,540–39,500Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Samcheok to Cheonancar 248.9 km
3h 46m₩49,349–71,281Bus
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Cheonan Bus Terminalbus
5h 15m₩29,233–45,231Bus via Gangneung
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Yongin Public Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Yongin Public Bus Terminal to Cheonan Bus Terminalbus
6h 25m₩32,233–48,231
Samcheok to Cheonan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to bus which costs ₩29,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samcheok to Cheonan. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Bus Termianl and arriving at Cheonan Express Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Samcheok station to Cheonan station. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Station and arriving at Cheonan Asan Station via Pohong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Samcheok and Cheonan is 436 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Samcheok to Cheonan, including transfers.
Samcheok to Cheonan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Samcheok Bus Termianl station.
Samcheok to Cheonan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Samcheok Station.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Seoul, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Samcheok, South Korea and Cheonan, South Korea?
You can take a train from Samcheok Station to Cheonan Asan Station via Pohong Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Cheonan Express Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–37,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–37,000
Train from Pohong Station to Cheonan Asan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩30,000–65,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩30,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩44,000–65,000
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- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Termianl to Seoul Express 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
- ₩18,000–22,000
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Cheonan 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
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Booking & Getting There
Samcheok to Cheonan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Samcheok to Cheonan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samcheok to Cheonan is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Samcheok to Cheonan.
There are 71+ hotels available in Cheonan.