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

The distance between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pohang 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 ParkPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩114,010($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Sokcho.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seoul Station then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Pohang and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pohang and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung, Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Pohang and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Pohang and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ₩72,075 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Pohang to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 15m
₩114,010($87)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
₩39,315($30)
every 4 hours321km (200 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu)7hrs
₩55,040($42)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
₩72,075($55)
hourly580km (360 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩45,865($35)
on demand288km (179 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