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

The distance between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park by train, 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 ParkSamgong if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩74,695($57)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩129,735($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩68,145 ($52) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩74,695 ($57).

The distance between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Samgong and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩74,695 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩68,145 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Samgong and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Muju, Daejeon, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Samgong and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 384km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₩129,735 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samgong and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Samgong to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
6h 30m
₩74,695($57)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Bus via Daejeon6h 50m
₩68,145($52)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Bus via Daejeon7h 30m
₩70,765($54)
4 times a day446km (277 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 45m
₩129,735($100)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₩74,695($57)
on demand384km (239 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