How to travel from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park by train, subway, 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 Bukhansan National ParkJeonju if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Easy Ticket

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then Seoul Station and then to Gupabal Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bukhansan National Park.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance236km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the underground which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park by train, subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then Seoul Station and then to Gupabal Station then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Nokbeon Station and Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bukhansan National Park is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Bukhansan National Park. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Jeonju and Bukhansan National Park. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Transport options from Jeonju to Bukhansan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 45m
₩104,835($80)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
₩22,275($17)
every 30 mins233km (145 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2h 40m
₩31,450($24)
every 2 hours261km (162 miles)
Train to Yongsan Station, Bus3h 15m
₩32,760($25)
hourly257km (160 miles)
Bus and Train4h 35m
₩20,965($16)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩38,005($29)
on demand236km (146 miles)

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Airports near Bukhansan National Park

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Bukhansan National Park
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Bukhansan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Bukhansan National Park