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

The distance between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park by bus, taxi 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 ParkPyeongchang if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).

The distance between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TxBus, Donghae Bus Corporation and bus Tago run regular bus services between Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon. 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 Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩44,555 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
₩44,555($34)
5 times a day350km (217 miles)
Bus via Wonju5h 40m
₩32,760($25)
4 times a day269km (167 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩144,150($110)
on demand141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩27,520($21)
on demand141km (88 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