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

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IksanSeoraksan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩85,180($65)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Iksan.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Bus to Gangneung, train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩77,315($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩61,590 ($47).

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Iksan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₩61,590 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan. We recommend that you drive to Iksan. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Iksan. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).

How do I get from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan

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Transport options from Seoraksan National Park to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
5h 30m
₩85,180($65)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
₩44,555($34)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Bus to Gangneung, train + 3 similar
4h 40m
₩77,315($59)
every 2 hours525km (326 miles)
Bus and Train4h 50m
₩52,415($40)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Bus to Gangneung, train6h 55m
₩49,795($38)
every 4 hours458km (285 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train7h 10m
₩57,660($44)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Drive
4hrs
₩61,590($47)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan