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

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon is around 218km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon 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 SuwonSeoraksan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Drive

Drive to Suwon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance218km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon

There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩35,380 ($27).

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Suwon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon. We recommend that you drive to Suwon. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Suwon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Yangjae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Donghae Bus Corporation, Ko Bus, TxBus and KN Bus run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Suwon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 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 Suwon. We recommend that you take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Suwon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Suwon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon. The distance is around 218km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoraksan National Park and Suwon

Transport options from Seoraksan National Park to Suwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 3 similar
3h 55m
₩28,830($22)
hourly235km (146 miles)
Bus via Sokcho Express Bus Terminal4h 15m
₩30,140($23)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Bus via Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal4h 25m
₩34,070($26)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Bus via Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal5h 10m
₩24,900($19)
every 20 mins240km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩35,380($27)
on demand218km (136 miles)

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Airports near Suwon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Suwon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Suwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Suwon