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

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon 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 HongcheonSongnisan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩45,865 ($35).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩45,865 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon, 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 Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan, Cheongju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

bus Tago, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Songnisan National Park and Hongcheon

Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩31,450($24)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 10m
₩24,900($19)
4 times a day238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩45,865($35)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon