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

The distance between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩68,145($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal, Express Bus Terminal Station, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, Cheongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Donghae Bus Corporation run regular bus services between Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Cheongju and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Transport options from Cheongju to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 10m
₩35,380($27)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal5h 10m
₩34,070($26)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Bus via Gangneung5h 40m
₩34,070($26)
4 times a day335km (208 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
₩68,145($52)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩55,040($42)
on demand279km (173 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