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

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong by taxi, 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 HwaseongSongnisan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju then Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Sintanjin Station then take the train to Suwon Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩106,145($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong. We recommend that you drive to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan, Cheongju, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Seoul Nat'l Univ. Education Station and Sadang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong. 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 Hwaseong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sintanjin Station then take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. 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 Songnisan National Park and Hwaseong. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩106,145 ($81).

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Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩27,520($21)
hourly238km (148 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal4h 55m
₩22,275($17)
5 times a day243km (151 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
₩106,145($81)
hourly189km (118 miles)
Bus and Train3h 45m
₩26,210($20)
hourly250km (155 miles)
Bus to Cheongju, train4hrs
₩26,210($20)
hourly241km (150 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩28,830($22)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong