The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Samgong is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samgong → Seoraksan National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal then Daejeon and then to Gucheondong.
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Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩74,695 ($57).
The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Samgong is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Samgong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₩74,695 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Samgong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Samgong. We recommend that you drive to Samgong-ni. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Samgong. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Daejeon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Samgong. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong. We recommend that you take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seoul Station then Daejeon Station and then to Yeongdong Station. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Samgong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Samgong. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seoraksan National Park and Samgong. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Samgong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₩129,735 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 6h 50m | ₩45,865($35) | 5 times a day | 430km (267 miles) |
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) | 6h 55m | ₩51,105($39) | 5 times a day | 438km (272 miles) |
Bus via Gangneung | 7h 5m | ₩44,555($34) | 5 times a day | 445km (276 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 45m | ₩129,735($100) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ₩74,695($57) | on demand | 386km (240 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samgong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.