What is the cheapest way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok?

The cheapest way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok is to train which costs ₩17,000 - ₩75,000 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok?

The fastest way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₩47,000 - ₩70,000.

Is there a direct train between Waegwan and Samcheok?

No, there is no direct train from Waegwan station to Samcheok station. However, there are services departing from Waegwan Station and arriving at Samcheok Station via Dongdaegu Station and Pohong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Waegwan to Samcheok?

The distance between Waegwan and Samcheok is 272 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.

How do I travel from Waegwan to Samcheok without a car?

The best way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩75,000.

How long does it take to get from Waegwan to Samcheok?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Waegwan to Samcheok, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waegwan to Samcheok train from?

Waegwan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Dongdaegu Station.

Train or bus from Waegwan to Samcheok?

The best way to get from Waegwan to Samcheok is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩75,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩44,000 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Waegwan to Samcheok train arrive?

Waegwan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Pohong Station.

Can I drive from Waegwan to Samcheok?

Yes, the driving distance between Waegwan to Samcheok is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Waegwan to Samcheok.

Where can I stay near Samcheok?

There are 71+ hotels available in Samcheok.

Waegwan to Samcheok - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Waegwan to Samcheok by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain KTX Seoul-Pohang / ...
2. Take the train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Stationtrain ITX-Maun Bujeon / ...
4h 21m
₩17,189–70,441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
5h 53m
₩27,689–43,441
Drive 219.3 km
1. Drive from Waegwan to Samcheokcar 219.3 km
3h 26m
₩47,691–68,886
Bus via Andong
1. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Andong Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Andong Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
9h 3m
₩27,689–48,441

Waegwan to Samcheok by train

56Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

₩17,189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.7 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Waegwan, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?

You can take a train from Waegwan Station to Samcheok Station via Dongdaegu Station and Pohong Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, TxBus operates a bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ₩26,000–36,000 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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