How to travel from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Seoraksan National ParkChangwon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train to Seoul Station, bus

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩96,970($74)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩74,695 ($57).

The distance between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Changwon and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₩74,695 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩51,105 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Changwon and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Ko Bus, Masan Intercity Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Changwon and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Seoraksan National Park is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Changwon and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₩72,075 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Changwon and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Changwon to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 50m
₩86,490($66)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Fly to Incheon (ICN), bus6h 25m
₩263,400($200)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
₩106,145($81)
every 4 hours598km (372 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station, plane and bus6h 35m
₩667,010($510)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 10m
₩127,110($95)
4 times a day673km (418 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
₩57,660($44)
hourly556km (345 miles)
Bus via Gangneung8h 10m
₩51,105($39)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, bus + 2 similar
6h 10m
₩96,970($74)
every 2 hours688km (428 miles)
Train and Bus6h 20m
₩72,075($55)
every 2 hours592km (368 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station, bus7h 10m
₩58,970($45)
every 20 mins481km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
₩74,695($57)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Seoraksan National Park

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Seoraksan National Park