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

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Iksan is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Songnisan National Park to Iksan 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 IksanSongnisan National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cheongju then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Iksan by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Iksan is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Songnisan National Park and Iksan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Iksan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Songnisan National Park and Iksan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Iksan. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Songnisan National Park and Iksan. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan and Cheongju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Iksan. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours177km (110 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩20,965($16)
hourly165km (103 miles)
Bus to Daejeon, Train3hrs
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours147km (91 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩196,565($150)
on demand143km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩23,590($18)
on demand143km (89 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan