How to Ride the East Sea Santa Train (H-train): Route, Schedule and Stops (2026)
A tourist train running the Gangneung–Buncheon route. It runs round trips Wednesday to Sunday (1 per day) (per Bonghwa County notice, 2026-01-30).
- Route
- Gangneung–Buncheon
- Schedule
- It runs round trips Wednesday to Sunday (1 per day) (per Bonghwa County notice, 2026-01-30).
- Booking
- Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- Checked on
- 2026.10.01
Route and stops
Gangneung–Buncheon
Days & times
It runs round trips Wednesday to Sunday (1 per day) (per Bonghwa County notice, 2026-01-30).
Booking
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
Cities to hop off and explore
Gangneung · Donghae · Samcheok · Taebaek · Bonghwa — all cities Randomtrip can pick for you.
FAQ
Where does the East Sea Santa Train go?
It runs the Gangneung–Buncheon route.
When does the East Sea Santa Train run?
It runs round trips Wednesday to Sunday (1 per day) (per Bonghwa County notice, 2026-01-30).
How do I book the East Sea Santa Train?
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- Bonghwa Culture & Tourism - Train Schedule Info (last updated 2026-01-30) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Korail press release - 'Travel Autumn' perks: half price on 5 tourist trains (2025-09-16) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Asia Economy - 'Travel Autumn' starts in October (2026-09-15) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
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