Getting around Korea: city to city
Seoul to Gangneung by train, bus or plane
How to get from Seoul to Gangneung. By train it takes 2 h 03 min (fastest 1 h 51 min), with 14 trains a weekday from 05:06 to 22:14. Express buses take 2 h 50 min and cost from ₩24,300, with 35 a weekday.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2 h 03 min | 14 | 05:06–22:14 | from ₩27,600 | Seoul Station |
| Express bus | 2 h 50 min | 35 | 06:00–23:00 | from ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam), Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Seoul to Gangneung by train
Trains leave from Seoul Station and arrive at Gangneung Station. 14 of the 14 weekday trains are high-speed (KTX or similar); the rest are slower trains that cost less.
Which train is which
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon, KTX-Cheongryong, KTX-Eum: high-speed trains, the fastest option.
All 14 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Arrives | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:06 | 07:03 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 05:40 | 07:44 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 07:59 | 10:03 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 08:57 | 10:58 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 09:55 | 11:58 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 12:11 | 14:14 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 12:55 | 14:56 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 13:55 | 15:57 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 16:11 | 18:22 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 17:04 | 19:12 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 18:58 | 21:09 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 20:01 | 21:58 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 21:31 | 23:41 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
| 22:14 | 00:05 | KTX-Eum | ₩27,600 |
Seoul to Gangneung by express bus
Buses leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arrive at Gangneung Bus Terminal. Seats are reserved; Premium seats are wider and worth the small extra cost on long rides.
All 35 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Type | Fare | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 06:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 06:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 07:20 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:10 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩27,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 08:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 09:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 10:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 10:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 11:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 11:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 12:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 13:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 13:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 14:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 14:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 15:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 15:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 16:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 16:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 17:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 17:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 18:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 18:20 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩27,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 18:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 19:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 20:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩33,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 20:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 21:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩26,800 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 22:10 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 23:00 | Night Premium Plus | ₩39,700 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
How to book
Trains: in the Korail+ app or on letskorail.com in English, with a foreign card. Tickets go on sale a month ahead; weekends and holidays sell out, so book a few days early. The Korea Rail Pass gives unlimited rides for foreign visitors.
Express buses: on the Kobus website or the T-money GO app, or at the terminal. Buses leave often and rarely sell out on weekdays.
Questions
How long is the train from Seoul to Gangneung?
About 2 h 03 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 1 h 51 min.
How many trains are there from Seoul to Gangneung?
14 on a weekday and 14 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:06 and the last at 22:14.
How much is the train from Seoul to Gangneung?
About ₩27,600 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train.
Is there a bus from Seoul to Gangneung?
Yes, 35 express buses a weekday from 06:00 to 23:00, taking about 2 h 50 min, from ₩24,300.
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