How to travel from Donghae to Songnisan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Songnisan National Park is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Donghae to Songnisan 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 Songnisan National ParkDonghae if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jeungpyeong Station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩83,870($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and then to Songnisan.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Songnisan National Park

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Songnisan National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 6h 25m. 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 ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Donghae and Songnisan National Park is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Donghae and Songnisan National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Songnisan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Songnisan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Jeungpyeong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Songnisan National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donghae and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Songnisan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Donghae and Songnisan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jeungpyeong Station. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Songnisan National Park is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Donghae and Songnisan National Park. The distance is around 274km (170 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 Donghae to Songnisan National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩83,870 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Songnisan National Park

Transport options from Donghae to Songnisan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
₩83,870($64)
every 4 hours287km (178 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
₩45,865($35)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩53,730($41)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Songnisan National Park

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Songnisan National Park
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Songnisan National Park