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

The distance between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jeungpyeong Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩81,245($62)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Songnisan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Songnisan National Park.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Taebaek and Songnisan National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Jeungpyeong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Taebaek and Songnisan National Park. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Songnisan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Taebaek and Songnisan National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jeungpyeong Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Songnisan National Park is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Taebaek and Songnisan National Park. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩81,245 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Songnisan National Park

Transport options from Taebaek to Songnisan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
₩81,245($62)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩36,690($28)
once daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩43,245($33)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Songnisan National Park

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Songnisan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Songnisan National Park
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Songnisan National Park