How to travel from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park is around 336km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Songnisan National ParkSokcho if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Cheongju and then to Songnisan.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Gangneung then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Osong Station then take a taxi to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩134,975($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance336km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park

There are several options for getting from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩44,555 ($34) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park is around 336km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Sokcho and Songnisan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩44,555 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Songnisan National Park. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sokcho and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Cheongju and Songnisan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TxBus, Cheongju Bus Terminal, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sokcho and Songnisan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Cheongju and then to Songnisan. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Songnisan National Park is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Sokcho and Songnisan National Park. The distance is around 336km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sokcho and Songnisan National Park

Transport options from Sokcho to Songnisan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
5h 30m
₩47,175($36)
hourly369km (230 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal5h 40m
₩44,555($34)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)5h 40m
₩44,555($34)
every 4 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
4h 45m
₩134,975($105)
hourly487km (303 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩53,730($41)
on demand336km (208 miles)

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Airports near Songnisan National Park

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Songnisan National Park
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Songnisan National Park