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How to get fromJapan to Gangneungby plane, train, car ferry, night bus, ferry, bus, or night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Japan to Gangneung by plane, train, car ferry, night bus, ferry, bus, or night train

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  1. Fly Fukuoka Airport to Incheon International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane FUK - ICN
    2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    ₩95,995–357,385

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    16h 40m

  3. Night bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Matsue Sta.nightbus night bus
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Donghae City Bus Terminal to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 56m
    ₩203,572–298,095

  4. Fly Fukuoka Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane FUK - PUS
    2. Take the train from Busan Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    ₩108,595–377,285

  5. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Gimpo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane plane HND - GMP
    2. Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    ₩261,286–659,667

  6. Fly Fukuoka Airport to Daegu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane plane FUK - TAE
    2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gyeongju Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    ₩127,295–377,285

  7. Fly Fukuoka Airport to Cheongju International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane plane FUK - CJJ
    2. Take the train from Cheongju Airport Station to Jecheon Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Jecheon Station to Seowonju Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Seowonju Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    ₩155,095–493,285

  8. Night train, ferry, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Tōkyō Station to Yonagonighttrain night train
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Donghae Station to Gangneung Stationtrain train
    30h 49m
    ₩251,963–300,801

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

Calendar170Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₩56,744Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Japan and Gangneung, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Japan to Gangneung. However, you can take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN), walk to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, take the train to Seoul Station, walk to Seoul Station, take the line 1 subway to Cheongnyangni Station, walk to Cheongnyangni Station, then take the train to Gangneung Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Gangneung Station via Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata Port International Terminal, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Busan Station, and Gyeongju Station in around 16h 40m.

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