Gangneung's main transport hubs are Gangneung Station, which serves high-speed KTX trains, and the Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal (also known as Gangneung General Terminal, as it combines express and intercity services).
By KTX Train:
High-speed KTX trains are available from Seoul, offering a fast and efficient way to reach Gangneung.
From Seoul Station to Gangneung Station, the journey typically takes around 1 hour 49 minutes to 1 hour 57 minutes. Tickets generally cost between ₩22,000 and ₩37,000, with economy class starting around $34 to $37 USD (approximately ₩47,000 to ₩51,000 KRW as of current conversion rates).
From Cheongnyangni Station to Gangneung Station, the travel time is approximately 1 hour 31 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Tickets start from around $21.08 USD (approximately ₩29,000 KRW).
Trains run hourly from Seoul Station and Cheongnyangni Station.
By Express/Intercity Bus:
Buses offer a more budget-friendly option to Gangneung.
Buses depart frequently from major Seoul terminals, including Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal.
The journey from Seoul typically takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours, depending on traffic.
One-way tickets range from approximately ₩15,000 to ₩29,000.
By Car Rental:
Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring the region.
Driving from Seoul to Gangneung takes approximately 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes.
Daily rental prices average between ₩50,000 and ₩80,000, with an additional estimated ₩50,000 to ₩70,000 for a round trip covering fuel and highway tolls.
By Air (via Yangyang International Airport):
Yangyang International Airport (YNY) is approximately 40 km north of Gangneung.
This airport primarily handles domestic flights.
Ground transportation from Yangyang International Airport includes taxis or shuttle buses to Yangyang intercity bus terminal, from where buses to Gangneung are available.
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