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Sokcho to Seoul by train, bus or plane
How to get from Sokcho to Seoul. 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 | 06:00–23:00 | from ₩18,700 | Sokcho Express 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.
Sokcho to Seoul by express bus
Buses leave from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gangnam). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 06:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 06:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 07:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 07:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 07:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 08:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 08:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 |
| 08:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 09:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 09:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 09:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 09:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 09:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 10:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 10:10 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 |
| 10:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 10:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 10:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 11:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 11:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 11:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 12:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 12:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 13:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 13:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 13:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 |
| 13:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 13:55 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 14:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 14:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 14:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 14:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 |
| 14:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 15:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 15:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 15:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 15:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 16:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 16:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 16:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 17:00 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 17:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 17:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 18:20 | Standard | ₩18,700 |
| 18:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 18:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 19:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 19:15 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 19:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 19:40 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩29,600 |
| 19:45 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 20:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 20:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩22,800 |
| 20:40 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 21:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩31,500 |
| 21:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩24,300 |
| 22:00 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 |
| 22:30 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 |
| 23:00 | Night Premium | ₩29,100 |
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 Sokcho to Seoul?
Yes, 60 express buses a weekday from 06:00 to 23:00, taking about 2 h 20 min, from ₩18,700.
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