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

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samcheok.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩124,490($95)
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Drive

Drive to Samcheok.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok

There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ₩124,490 ($95) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ₩124,490 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samcheok. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Samcheok. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samcheok. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samcheok. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Samcheok is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Samcheok. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Samcheok. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩124,490 ($95).

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Transport options from Seoraksan National Park to Samcheok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
1h 20m
₩124,490($95)
on demand121km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩23,590($18)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Samcheok

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Samcheok
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Samcheok
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Samcheok