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

The distance between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park by 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 ParkHwaseong if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sadang Station and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance236km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sadang Station, Gangbyeon Station and Sokcho. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Sadang Station and then to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hwaseong and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Hwaseong to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩43,245($33)
hourly252km (157 miles)
Bus via Sadang Station4h 30m
₩27,520($21)
hourly250km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩38,005($29)
on demand236km (146 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