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

The distance between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park by bus, train, 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 ParkDaegu if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Dongseoul Bus Terminal then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩660,460($505)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Daegu and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daegu and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TxBus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Daegu and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Dongseoul Bus Terminal then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Daegu and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daegu and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Daegu to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 40m
₩660,460($505)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
₩43,245($33)
5 times a day368km (229 miles)
Bus via Gangneung6h 10m
₩47,175($36)
every 20 mins386km (240 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
₩65,520($50)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
₩60,280($46)
on demand372km (231 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