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

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal then Gangneung and then to Yangyang.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yangyang-gun.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Yangyang-gun.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance27km (17 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang

There are several options for getting from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 19km (12 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yangyang-gun. instead which will take 23min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and Gangneung. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Donghae Bus Corporation, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seoraksan National Park and Yangyang. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 25m 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 Yangyang. We recommend that you take the bus to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal then Gangneung and then to Yangyang. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Yangyang is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Yangyang. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Yangyang. The distance is around 27km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

How do I get from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang

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Transport options from Seoraksan National Park to Yangyang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
₩18,345($14)
hourly142km (88 miles)
Taxi
23min
₩28,830($22)
on demand27km (17 miles)
Drive
23min
₩5,240($4)
on demand27km (17 miles)

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Airports near Yangyang

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Yangyang
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Yangyang
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Yangyang