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

The distance between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Yangyang.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Namchuncheon Station, Chuncheon and Yangyang. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terimnal, Donghae Bus Corporation, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Yangyang. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Gapyeong and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park

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Transport options from Gapyeong to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
2h 20m
₩36,690($28)
5 times a day161km (100 miles)
Bus via Sokcho3h 35m
₩19,655($15)
once daily174km (108 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal4h 40m
₩34,070($26)
every 3 hours257km (160 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩183,460($140)
on demand148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩28,830($22)
on demand148km (92 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