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

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Donghae is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Songnisan National Park to Donghae by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Seowonju Station and then to Mukho Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩96,970($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gangneung.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Donghae-si.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Donghae

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Donghae by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Donghae is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Songnisan National Park and Donghae by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Donghae is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Donghae, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Songnisan National Park and Donghae. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jeungpyeong Station, Jecheon Station and Seowonju Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Songnisan National Park and Donghae. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Songnisan National Park and Donghae. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Donghae. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan, Cheongju and Gangneung. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

bus Tago, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Donghae. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Songnisan National Park to Donghae. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Seowonju Station and then to Mukho Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Donghae is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Donghae. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Songnisan National Park and Donghae. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Donghae is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩96,970 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Songnisan National Park and Donghae

Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Donghae
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
₩96,970($74)
once daily359km (223 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩35,380($27)
4 times a day346km (215 miles)
Bus via Cheongju6hrs
₩45,865($35)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩53,730($41)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Donghae

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Donghae
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Donghae
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Donghae