There are 5 ways to get from Samcheok to Iksan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Osong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Osong Station to Iksan Stationtrain
5h 50m₩45,792–99,840Bus, train via Teisen
cheapest- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Osong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Osong Station to Iksan Stationtrain
7h 4m₩28,400–69,900Bus
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminalbus
6h 40m₩31,607–55,178Drive 348.3 km
- Drive from Samcheok to Iksancar 348.3 km
4h 41m₩75,214–108,642Bus, train
- Take the bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complexbus
- Take the train from Seodaejeon Station to Iksan Stationtrain
7h 29m₩39,232–66,730
Samcheok to Iksan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samcheok to Iksan is to bus which costs ₩31,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Samcheok to Iksan is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs ₩75,000 - ₩110,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Samcheok to Iksan. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Bus Terminal and arriving at Iksan Bus Terminal via Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Samcheok station to Iksan station. However, there are services departing from Samcheok Station and arriving at Iksan Station via Pohong Station and Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Samcheok and Iksan is 498 km. The road distance is 348.3 km.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Iksan without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₩45,000 - ₩100,000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Samcheok to Iksan, including transfers.
Samcheok to Iksan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Samcheok Bus Terminal station.
Samcheok to Iksan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Samcheok Station.
The best way to get from Samcheok to Iksan is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₩45,000 - ₩100,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩31,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Samcheok, South Korea and Iksan, South Korea?
You can take a train from Samcheok Station to Iksan Station via Pohong Station and Osong Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal via Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Seoul Central City Bus Terminal in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Samcheok Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,293–26,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩19,000–26,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩16,000–23,000
- First Class
- ₩26,000–38,000
Train from Pohong Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩24,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩27,000–37,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩24,000–33,000
- First Class
- ₩39,000–60,000
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–16,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–16,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩9,500–13,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–17,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩10,000–14,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩12,600
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,500–15,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,500–12,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Osong Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩19,000–32,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–10,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩5,200–5,600
- Economy Class
- ₩6,000–10,000
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩8,500
Train from Jecheon Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,400–7,750
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,400–6,600
- Economy Class
- ₩7,650–7,750
Train from Seodaejeon Station to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩4,500–5,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩4,500–4,900
- Economy Class
- ₩5,400–5,600
- 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
- ₩18,000–32,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩23,000–32,000
- Economy
- ₩18,000–24,000
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩17,000–24,000
- Economy
- ₩13,000–17,000
- Website
- samcheok-pti.kr
Bus from Samcheok Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,900
- Schedules at
- 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
- ₩6,000–12,230
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,500
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Daejeon Terminal Complex
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩27,300–38,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩29,000–38,000
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More Questions & Answers
Samcheok to Iksan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Samcheok to Iksan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samcheok to Iksan is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Samcheok to Iksan.
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