This bus to Sokcho was full! I knew this was the hiking season but I didn't expect to see so many people. In fact, I felt 75% of the bus terminal was packed with hikers. Everyone except me(of course) looked like seasonal hikers! All geared up in their hiking wear, hats, backpacks and hiking sticks! Fortunately, I brought my waterproof track pants and a light weight jacket ㅋㅋㅋ
My seat was the last row, sandwiched between two guys. Its going to be a very uncomfortable 2 hours and 10 mins journey...Well, I should be grateful becos at least I was not given the middle seat of the last row. Somebody arrived later than me and he got the middle seat.
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ReplyDeleteCan I ask at which floor did you take the bus from dong seoul? (I read that there are 2 floors in dong seoul bus terminal) And did u alight at sokcho intercity bus terminal or sokcho express bus terminal?
Thank you!
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DeleteAs soon as I enter the bus terminal from the main entrance, I saw the counters and just went up to any of the counters. Not sure whether if I did the right thing but so far so good ^^ This is the link to my previous experience http://happydalki.blogspot.sg/2012/07/15-april-2012-getting-to-dong-seoul-bus.html
I got off at Sokcho intercity bus terminal. I think if u board a bus from Express Bus terminal from Seoul than u will reach the Sokcho Express bus terminal(I think so)and I think the travelling time is longer.
Hi I'll be heading to sokcho from seoul upon touch down so will be lugging big luggages. Would the express bus or intercity bus be more suitable for accommodating big luggages?
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Hi sharon. Actually whenever I take bus to another province, I have no idea whether is that an express or intercity bus. I hardly or nvr see anyone with big luggages so far. Sorry. I can't be of much help.
DeleteWhat's the difference of intercity and express bus? I can't read Hangul so how can I know where to get off the bus? And another question would be that I'll be going to Sokcho on 4/9 while Chuseok will be on 8/9. Will I be able to get tickets on site at the station? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteHihi. Recently, I asked KTO the same question for buying bus ticket from Seoul to towns outside of Seoul as well. Their reply was "You can purchase bus tickets in advance from the website (Korean website only) or by visiting the bus terminal and buying tickets directly for the ticket counter." I asked, "Any idea how many days in advance I can buy the tickets if I buy over the counter ? They replied, "Can't say for sure. Probably one month, but depends on the bus terminal's policy.
DeleteYou can contact the 1330 Travel Hotline and ask them to call the bus terminal for you
You can call the 1330 Travel Hotline on your phone or via Skype
Phone: +82-2-1330
How to call using Skype: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_7_1_1.jsp" I have never try buying bus ticket during holidays so usually I bought my bus tickets on the same day. I think if u are really travelling out of seoul by bus during chusoek, u may have to give yourself more time allowance especially for the return trip to Seoul due to the traffic condition. From Seoul to Sokcho bus terminals, it will be the last stop. Usually the bus driver will call out and everyone alight. Another way for me is to refer to time taken as stated online by websites/other bloggers. I think there are both buses fr Intercity & Express bus terminals travelling to Sokcho. I'm not sure whether is there any differences in fares but I think its the time taken. If u take a bus from Dong Seoul, u will reach Sokcho intercity bus terminal. If u take a bus from Express bus terminal from Seoul, u will reach Sokcho Express bus terminal. Usually the intercity & express bus terminals are not far away from each other, and as far as I remember, if u are travelling to Mt Sorak from the bus terminals in Sokcho, bus from Sokcho Intercity bus terminal will pass by Express Bus terminal. Which means Mt Sorak is slightly nearer to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal then Sokcho Intercity Bus terminal.
What a coincidence hehe. I really appreciate your explanation though! Thank you Sharon! ^ ^
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