How to travel from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye, South Korea
The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gurye → Seoraksan National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the bus to Gurye.
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩94,350($72)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then Jeonju and then to Gurye.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₩52,415($40)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Gangneung, train
Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seoul Station then Iksan Station and then to Guryegu Station.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost₩81,245($62)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩52,415 ($40) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).
The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Gurye by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩52,415 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye. We recommend that you drive to Gurye-gun. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Gurye. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Jeonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, Jeonbuk Express, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Gurye is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Gurye. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Seoraksan National Park and Gurye. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Gurye is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seoraksan National Park and Gurye
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 60m | ₩94,350($72) | 4 times a day | 736km (458 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | ₩104,835($80) | every 2 hours | 597km (371 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane and train | 6h 20m | ₩110,075($84) | 4 times a day | 623km (387 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal, plane and train | 6h 60m | ₩100,905($77) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 55m | ₩52,415($40) | twice daily | 497km (309 miles) |
| Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) | 9hrs | ₩57,660($44) | twice daily | 540km (335 miles) |
Bus to Gangneung, train + 2 similar | 5h 60m | ₩81,245($62) | every 2 hours | 643km (399 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 6h 10m | ₩55,040($42) | every 2 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
| Bus to Chuncheon, train | 6h 40m | ₩64,210($49) | every 4 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | ₩91,730($70) | on demand | 472km (293 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seoraksan National Park and Gurye
Bus companies
Ko Bus
bus Tago
TxBus
Easy Ticket
Jeonbuk Express
Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Gurye
The following major airports near Gurye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Gurye
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Gurye
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Gurye