How to travel from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon by bus, subway, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HongcheonBukhansan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gupabal Station Exit 2 then take the train to Euljiro 3-ga Station and then to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance116km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon by bus, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the underground which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon by bus and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gupabal Station Exit 2 then take the train to Euljiro 3-ga Station and then to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon is to take the bus and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bukhansan National Park and Hongcheon

Transport options from Bukhansan National Park to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train
2h 25m
₩15,725($12)
every 30 mins118km (74 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩144,150($110)
on demand116km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩23,590($18)
on demand116km (72 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon