There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Gangneung by train, bus, subway or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 52 min
$23 - $35
Cheapest option
Subway, bus • 3 h 39 min
$14 - $19
3 alternative options
Train via Yangpyeong Station • 2 h 38 min
$19 - $37
Bus • 2 h 50 min
$15 - $26
Drive • 2 h 25 min
$26 - $40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Gangneung is to subway and bus which costs ₩15,000 - ₩22,000 and takes 3 h 39 min.
The quickest way to get from Seoul to Gangneung is to train which costs ₩26,000 - ₩39,000 and takes 1 h 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Gangneung. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seoul Station station and arriving at Gangneung Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 52 min.
The distance between Seoul and Gangneung is 168 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gangneung without a car is to train which takes 1 h 52 min and costs ₩26,000 - ₩39,000.
The train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station takes 1 h 52 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Seoul to Gangneung bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Gangneung train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Seoul Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Gangneung is to train which takes 1 h 52 min and costs ₩26,000 - ₩39,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩18,000 - ₩29,000 and takes 2 h 50 min.
- Distance: 105 miles
- Duration: 1 h 52 min
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Gangneung, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Seoul to Gangneung every 3 hours. Tickets cost $23 - $35 and the journey takes 1 h 52 min. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul to Gangneung every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $15 - $26 and the journey takes 2 h 50 min.
- Phone
- (82) 1544-7788 + 7
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Schedules at
- letskorail.com
- 1st Class
- $35
- Economy Class
- $25
- Standing
- $24
Train from Cheongnyangni Station to Yangpyeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Schedules at
- letskorail.com
Train from Yangpyeong Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $29
- Schedules at
- letskorail.com
- 1st Class
- $29
- Economy Class
- $21
- Standing
- $20
.jpg)
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Cheongnyangni Station to Yangpyeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- letskorail.com
- Standing
- $2 - $3
- Economy Class
- $2 - $3
- Phone
- (+82) 1577-5678
- Website
- smrt.co.kr
Subway from City Hall Station to Gangbyeon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- seoulmetro.co.kr
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Gangneung
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15 - $26
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Website
- gangneungterminal.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gangneong
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Schedules at
- gangneungterminal.co.kr
- Book at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- 1644-3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gangneung
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Gangneung bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Gangneung station.
Seoul to Gangneung train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gangneung Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Gangneung is 221 km. It takes approximately 2 h 25 min to drive from Seoul to Gangneung.
There are 133+ hotels available in Gangneung. Prices start at $44 USD per night.