How to travel from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park, South Korea
The distance between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, 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 Park → Gimhae if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩70,765($54)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus via Pohang
Take the bus to Pohang then Gangneung and then to Sokcho.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩52,415($40)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Yangyang.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩95,660($73)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Seoraksan National Park.
- Duration5hrs
- Distance464km (288 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩49,795 ($38) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩90,420 ($69).
The distance between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₩90,420 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩49,795 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimhae to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₩95,660 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 25m | ₩70,765($54) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | ₩94,350($72) | every 4 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 10m | ₩815,090($620) | hourly | 611km (379 miles) |
Bus via Pohang + 2 similar | 7h 55m | ₩52,415($40) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
| Bus | 8hrs | ₩56,350($43) | every 4 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
| Bus via Gangneung | 8h 5m | ₩49,795($38) | every 3 hours | 449km (279 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ₩95,660($73) | hourly | 635km (394 miles) |
| Train to Seoul Station, Bus | 7h 15m | ₩74,695($57) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | ₩90,420($69) | on demand | 464km (288 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gimhae and Seoraksan National Park
Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Seoul
Jin Air
Air Busan
Bus companies
Ko Bus
bus Tago
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
AREX
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.
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Seoraksan National Park