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

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek 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 PyeongtaekSeoraksan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongtaek.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek

There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek. We recommend that you drive to Pyeongtaek. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek. 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 every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Ko Bus, Donghae Bus Corporation, TxBus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 10m 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 Pyeongtaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongtaek. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongtaek is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Pyeongtaek. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Pyeongtaek. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).

How do I get from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoraksan National Park and Pyeongtaek

Transport options from Seoraksan National Park to Pyeongtaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩27,520($21)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Bus via Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal4h 50m
₩32,760($25)
hourly270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongtaek

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Pyeongtaek
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Pyeongtaek
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Pyeongtaek