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

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Cheongju then take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩115,320($88)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Suncheon.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Suncheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon

There are several options for getting from Songnisan National Park to Suncheon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).

The distance between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Songnisan National Park and Suncheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Suncheon is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon. We recommend that you drive to Suncheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Songnisan National Park and Suncheon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Songnisan National Park to Suncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Songnisan and Cheongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

bus Tago, Cheongju Bus Terminal, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Songnisan National Park and Suncheon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Suncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju then take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Suncheon is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Suncheon. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Songnisan National Park and Suncheon. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Songnisan National Park to Suncheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

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Transport options from Songnisan National Park to Suncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 10m
₩115,320($88)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩31,450($24)
twice daily300km (187 miles)
Bus via Daejeon5h 10m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours320km (199 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
₩35,380($27)
every 3 hours311km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
₩51,105($39)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Suncheon

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Suncheon
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Suncheon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Suncheon