Getting around Korea: city to city
Seoul to Sokcho by train, bus or plane
How to get from Seoul to Sokcho. Express buses take 2 h 20 min and cost from ₩18,700, with 60 a weekday.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express bus | 2 h 20 min | 60 | 06:00–23:30 | from ₩18,700 | 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 Sokcho by express bus
Buses leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and arrive at Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. Seats are reserved; Premium seats are wider and worth the small extra cost on long rides.
All 60 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Type | Fare | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 06:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 07:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 07:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 07:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 08:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 08:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 09:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 09:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 09:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 10:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 10:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 10:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 10:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 11:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 11:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 11:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 12:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 12:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 12:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 13:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 13:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 13:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 13:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 14:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 14:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 14:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 14:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 14:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 15:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 15:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 15:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 15:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 16:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 16:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 16:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 17:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 17:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 18:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 18:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 18:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 19:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 19:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 19:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 19:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 19:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 20:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 20:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 20:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 | Dong Seoul Bus Terminal |
| 20:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 21:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 21:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 22:00 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 22:40 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
| 23:30 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 | Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam) |
How to book
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
Is there a bus from Seoul to Sokcho?
Yes, 60 express buses a weekday from 06:00 to 23:30, taking about 2 h 20 min, from ₩18,700.
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