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Seoul to Sokcho Bus: 2h 20m, From ₩18,700, Last Bus 23:30

Revised September 27, 2026 · data refreshed November 2, 2026

Seoul → Sokcho by express bus, today (2026-11-02). Answers from the national timetable, rebuilt every morning; the full timetable is further down.

Key facts — As of 2026-11-02 · national express bus schedule via MOLIT TAGO

  • The express bus from Seoul to Sokcho takes 2h 20m at best in the 2026-11-02 schedule (traffic can add time on Fridays, Sundays and holidays).
  • Adult express bus fares from Seoul to Sokcho on 2026-11-02: standard from ₩18,700, deluxe from ₩22,800, premium from ₩29,600.
  • There are 60 buses from Seoul to Sokcho on 2026-11-02, leaving from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Dong Seoul Terminal; the first leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:30.
  • The last bus from Sokcho back to Seoul on 2026-11-02 leaves at 23:00 (night bus).
  • How long: 2h 20m scheduled — 2h 20m from Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu), 2h 30m from Dong Seoul. Traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
  • Price: standard from ₩18,700 · deluxe from ₩22,800 · premium from ₩29,600 — deluxe costs ₩4,100 more than standard; night buses ₩29,100. Adult one-way.
  • First and last: first bus 06:00, last regular bus 21:20, last bus 23:30 (night bus). Night buses: 22:00, 22:40, 23:30.
  • How often: 60 buses today; between 07:00 and 21:00 one leaves about every 20 minutes. By time of day
  • Which Seoul terminal: Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 45 · Dong Seoul Terminal 15. Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu): Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9; Dong Seoul: Gangbyeon subway station, line 2.
  • Back to Seoul: 60 buses, first 06:00, last 23:00 (night bus), arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu). Timetable
  • Day trip: the earliest bus arrives 08:20; the last bus back that reaches Seoul before midnight leaves 21:20 (arrives 23:40) — up to 13h 00m in Sokcho.
  • Tickets: kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or the ticket counter at the terminal.

Which class?

Class Seats Buses Adult fare Usual time
Standard — 3 ₩18,700 2h 20m
Deluxe 28 seats 42 ₩22,800–₩24,300 2h 20m
Premium 21 seats 12 ₩29,600–₩31,500 2h 20m
Night buses Deluxe, 28 seats 3 ₩29,100 2h 20m

Which Seoul terminal?

Terminal Buses From Time First – last Subway
Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 45 ₩18,700 2h 20m 06:00 – 23:30 Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9
Dong Seoul Terminal 15 ₩22,800 2h 30m 07:00 – 20:30 Gangbyeon subway station, line 2

How often — buses by time of day

Leaving Seoul → Sokcho Sokcho → Seoul
Before 08:00 5 6
08:00–12:00 17 16
12:00–17:00 19 19
17:00–20:00 10 11
After 20:00 9 8

Full timetable: Seoul → Sokcho today

Departs From Arrives Time Class Adult fare
06:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 08:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
06:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 08:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
07:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 09:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
07:00 Dong Seoul 09:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
07:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 09:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
08:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 10:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
08:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 10:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
08:20 Dong Seoul 10:50 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
08:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 11:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 11:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
09:00 Dong Seoul 11:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
09:15 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 11:35 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 11:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:40 Dong Seoul 12:10 Sokcho 2h 30m Premium ₩29,600
09:45 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 12:05 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
10:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 12:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
10:00 Dong Seoul 12:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
10:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 12:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
10:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 13:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
11:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 13:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
11:10 Dong Seoul 13:40 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
11:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 13:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
12:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 14:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
12:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 14:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
12:50 Dong Seoul 15:20 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
13:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 15:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
13:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 15:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
13:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 16:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
13:40 Dong Seoul 16:10 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
14:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 16:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
14:15 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 16:35 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
14:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 16:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
14:40 Dong Seoul 17:10 Sokcho 2h 30m Premium ₩29,600
14:45 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 17:05 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
15:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 17:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
15:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 17:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
15:30 Dong Seoul 18:00 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
15:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 18:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
16:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 18:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
16:20 Dong Seoul 18:50 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
16:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 18:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
17:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 19:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
17:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 19:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
18:00 Dong Seoul 20:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
18:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 20:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
18:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 21:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
19:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 21:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
19:00 Dong Seoul 21:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
19:15 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 21:35 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
19:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 21:50 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
19:45 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 22:05 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
20:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 22:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
20:00 Dong Seoul 22:30 Sokcho 2h 30m Premium ₩29,600
20:30 Dong Seoul 23:00 Sokcho 2h 30m Deluxe ₩22,800
20:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 23:00 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
21:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 23:20 Sokcho 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
21:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 23:40 Sokcho 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300

Night buses (3)

Departs From Arrives Time Class Adult fare
22:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 00:20 +1 Sokcho 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100
22:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 01:00 +1 Sokcho 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100
23:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 01:50 +1 Sokcho 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100

Full timetable: Sokcho → Seoul today

60 buses back to Seoul, adult fares ₩18,700–₩31,500; first 06:00, last 23:00.

Departs From Arrives in Seoul Time Class Adult fare
06:00 Sokcho 08:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
06:30 Sokcho 08:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
06:45 Sokcho 09:00 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
07:00 Sokcho 09:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
07:30 Sokcho 09:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
07:50 Sokcho 10:05 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
08:00 Sokcho 10:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
08:20 Sokcho 10:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
08:40 Sokcho 11:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:00 Sokcho 11:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
09:10 Sokcho 11:25 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
09:15 Sokcho 11:35 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:30 Sokcho 11:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
09:45 Sokcho 12:05 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
10:00 Sokcho 12:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
10:10 Sokcho 12:25 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Premium ₩29,600
10:20 Sokcho 12:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
10:40 Sokcho 13:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
10:50 Sokcho 13:05 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
11:00 Sokcho 13:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
11:30 Sokcho 13:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
11:50 Sokcho 14:05 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
12:00 Sokcho 14:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
12:30 Sokcho 14:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
13:00 Sokcho 15:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
13:10 Sokcho 15:25 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
13:20 Sokcho 15:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
13:40 Sokcho 16:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
13:55 Sokcho 16:10 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
14:00 Sokcho 16:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
14:15 Sokcho 16:35 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
14:30 Sokcho 16:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
14:40 Sokcho 16:55 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Premium ₩29,600
14:45 Sokcho 17:05 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
15:00 Sokcho 17:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
15:10 Sokcho 17:25 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
15:20 Sokcho 17:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
15:40 Sokcho 18:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
16:00 Sokcho 18:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
16:20 Sokcho 18:35 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
16:30 Sokcho 18:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
17:00 Sokcho 19:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
17:30 Sokcho 19:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
17:50 Sokcho 20:05 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
18:20 Sokcho 20:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Standard ₩18,700
18:40 Sokcho 21:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
18:50 Sokcho 21:05 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
19:00 Sokcho 21:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
19:15 Sokcho 21:35 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
19:30 Sokcho 21:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
19:40 Sokcho 21:55 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Premium ₩29,600
19:45 Sokcho 22:05 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
20:00 Sokcho 22:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
20:30 Sokcho 22:45 Dong Seoul 2h 15m Deluxe ₩22,800
20:40 Sokcho 23:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
21:00 Sokcho 23:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Premium ₩31,500
21:20 Sokcho 23:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Deluxe ₩24,300
22:00 Sokcho 00:20 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100
22:30 Sokcho 00:50 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100
23:00 Sokcho 01:20 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 2h 20m Night deluxe ₩29,100

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Every express bus from Seoul’s main terminals (Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Central City, Dong Seoul) to the destination comes from the national public transport data service (TAGO) for the date shown. We group them by bus class, work out first and last buses, frequency and fares, and set them next to the train for comparison. The page is rebuilt twice a day (around 09:15 and 21:15 Korea time) and republished only when the numbers change.

What changed in the update of 2026-11-02

  • The express bus from Seoul to Sokcho takes 2h 20m at best in the 2026-11-02 schedule (traffic can add time on Fridays, Sundays and holidays).
  • Adult express bus fares from Seoul to Sokcho on 2026-11-02: standard from ₩18,700, deluxe from ₩22,800, premium from ₩29,600.
  • There are 60 buses from Seoul to Sokcho on 2026-11-02, leaving from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Dong Seoul Terminal; the first leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:30.
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FAQ

How long is the bus from Seoul to Sokcho?

Scheduled times in the 2026-11-02 timetable run from 2h 20m to 2h 30m (most buses 2h 20m); traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.

How much is the express bus from Seoul to Sokcho?

Adult one-way fares: standard ₩18,700, deluxe ₩22,800–₩24,300, premium ₩29,600–₩31,500, night buses ₩29,100. Deluxe buses have 28 seats and premium buses 21.

What time is the last bus from Seoul to Sokcho?

23:30 from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (Night deluxe); the last regular (non-night) bus is 21:20. The first bus of the day is 06:00.

Which Seoul terminal do I leave from?

Buses to Sokcho in this schedule leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (45) and Dong Seoul Terminal (15) — see the "From" column. Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Central City share the Express Bus Terminal subway station (lines 3, 7, 9); Dong Seoul Terminal is at Gangbyeon station (line 2).

How do I book an express bus ticket?

Online at kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or at the ticket counter at the terminal. Friday evening, Sunday and holiday buses fill up first.

Where does this timetable come from?

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s TAGO express bus service (national reservation data), queried for 2026-11-02 and rebuilt every morning; fares are adult one-way. Schedules can change — check kobus.co.kr before you travel.

Source: MOLIT TAGO express bus information (data.go.kr) — schedule for 2026-11-02, adult fares; figures above are calculated from it · page rebuilt 2026-11-02. Schedules and fares can change — confirm on kobus.co.kr.

Last updated 2026-09-27. Editorial policy

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