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

The distance between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus 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 ParkDaejeon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).

The distance between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TxBus, Donghae Bus Corporation, Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daejeon and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Daejeon to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 15m
₩43,245($33)
hourly359km (223 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)5h 25m
₩39,315($30)
hourly353km (220 miles)
Bus via Gangneung5h 40m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours361km (224 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
₩47,175($36)
hourly358km (222 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, bus4h 50m
₩70,765($54)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩51,105($39)
on demand313km (195 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