There are 5 ways to get from Samcheok to Cheonan by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Seoul
best- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Cheonan Express Bus Terminalbus
4h 37m₩24,607–40,000Train
- Take the train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Stationtrain ITX-Maum Gangneung / ...
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Cheonan Asan Stationtrain KTX Pohang-Seoul
4h 41m₩48,940–106,275Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Samcheok to Cheonancar 248.9 km
3h 35m₩54,414–78,598Bus
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Pyeongtaek Bus Terminalbus
5h 55m₩30,833–47,532Bus 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 Temporary Bus Terminal to Cheonan Bus Terminalbus
6h 25m₩32,233–47,232
Samcheok to Cheonan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to bus via Gangneung which costs ₩32,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samcheok to Cheonan. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Bus Terminal 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 41m.
The distance between Samcheok and Cheonan is 340 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan without a car is to bus via Seoul which takes 4h 37m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Samcheok to Cheonan, including transfers.
Samcheok to Cheonan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Samcheok Bus Terminal station.
Samcheok to Cheonan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Samcheok Station.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Cheonan is to bus via Seoul which takes 4h 37m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩40,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩48,000 - ₩110,000 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Samcheok, South Korea and Cheonan, South Korea?
You can take a bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Cheonan Express Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samcheok Station to Cheonan Asan Station via Pohong Station in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–37,000
Train from Pohong Station to Cheonan Asan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩30,000–65,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩30,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩44,000–65,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Pohong Station to Cheonan Asan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000–68,500
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩37,000–46,000
- First Class
- ₩54,000–59,000
- First
- ₩67,500–68,500
- Standard
- ₩46,500–47,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal 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
- ₩18,000–24,000
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
- Website
- samcheok-pti.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500
- Schedules at
- samcheok-pti.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–12,232
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,500
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Yongin Public Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩20,500–27,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩21,000–27,000
Bus from Yongin Temporary Bus Terminal to Cheonan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,000–8,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Pyeongtaek Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–33,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
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 35m to drive from Samcheok to Cheonan.
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