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

The distance between Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park by bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩68,145 ($52).

The distance between Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₩68,145 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu), Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

How do I get from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimcheon and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Gimcheon to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6hrs
₩43,245($33)
twice daily429km (267 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
5h 35m
₩49,795($38)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Train to Daejeon Station, bus5h 45m
₩73,385($56)
hourly554km (344 miles)
Train to Suwon Station, bus6h 50m
₩52,415($40)
every 3 hours448km (278 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station, bus7h 15m
₩48,485($37)
every 20 mins459km (285 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₩68,145($52)
on demand346km (215 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