City in Gangwon, South Korea
Getting around Sokcho
How to get around Sokcho
Express buses from Seoul take about 2 h 30 min. In town, city buses and taxis connect the beach, market and Seoraksan entrance, 20 minutes away.
Ways to get around Sokcho
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City buses | About 1,500–2,000 KRW | Bus 7 and 7-1 reach Seoraksan; T-money works |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Metered; about 10,000–15,000 KRW to Seoraksan |
| Express bus from Seoul | About 15,000–20,000 KRW | From Dong-Seoul or Seoul Express Bus Terminal |
| Abai ferry | 500 KRW | Hand-pulled ferry across the inlet to Abai Village |
Ride-hailing apps in Sokcho
A 5 km ride costs about ₩5,500–9,000 ($4.1–6.7).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Works but with few cars; hailing on the street is easier |
- Hail metered taxis at the bus terminal or beach; plan return rides from Seoraksan before dark.
Arriving in Sokcho
Via Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong-Seoul (ICN)
From Incheon, airport bus or AREX to Seoul, then express bus to Sokcho about 2 h 30 min, 15,000–20,000 KRW. Yangyang International (YNY) has few flights.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not rented to visitors in practice.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sokcho?
No. Use Kakao T instead.
What's the best way to get around Sokcho?
Express buses from Seoul take about 2 h 30 min. In town, city buses and taxis connect the beach, market and Seoraksan entrance, 20 minutes away.
How do I get from the airport to Sokcho?
From Incheon, airport bus or AREX to Seoul, then express bus to Sokcho about 2 h 30 min, 15,000–20,000 KRW. Yangyang International (YNY) has few flights.
Is Sokcho walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Visit Sokcho
- Seoraksan National Park (Korea National Park Service)
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