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

The distance between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seongnam 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 ParkSeongnam if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jamsil Station, Gangbyeon Station and Sokcho. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Donghae Bus Corporation run regular bus services between Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

How do I get from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Seongnam to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩41,935($32)
every 20 mins208km (129 miles)
Bus via Sokcho Express Bus Terminal4h 10m
₩24,900($19)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₩38,005($29)
on demand191km (119 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