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Gangwon-do

Gangneung Station exterior

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Gangwon-do is a province in eastern South Korea. Gangneung and Sokcho are cities within the province, and Seoraksan is a national park.

Areas

Gangneung is at the end of the Gangneung Line, 237.7 kilometers from Cheongnyangni, with major stops including Yangpyeong, Seowonju, and Pyeongchang. Sokcho is reached by bus from Seoul; Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Terminal, and Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal list Gangwon destinations including Sokcho.

Attractions

Seoraksan is a national park; check current visitor information for the specific area and date you plan to visit.

Transportation

For Gangneung, check KTX departures from Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, or Cheongnyangni Station on the Korail website or Korail+ app. For Sokcho, check express buses from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and intercity buses from Dong Seoul or Sangbong. Confirm the departure terminal, arrival terminal, and return options for your date with the operator.

Practical information

For your travel date, recheck train departures in Korail and bus services with the relevant terminal or operator. Confirm your return service and allow time to reach the departure terminal.

Related guides

Seoraksan in autumn 2026

Published national-park guide. Seoraksan is not a city hub.

Destinations

Published destination index.

Seoul

Published Seoul hub.

Getting to Gangneung and Sokcho from Seoul

Compare train service to Gangneung and bus routes to Sokcho from Seoul.