How to travel from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park, South Korea

The distance between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park by bus, taxi, 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 Seoraksan National ParkTongyeong if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Jinju, plane

Take the bus to Jinju then fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩117,940($90)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Masan Station then take the train to Seoul Station and then to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩175,600($135)
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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩55,040 ($42) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩99,595 ($76).

The distance between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₩99,595 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩55,040 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Seoraksan National Park is Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park. Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tongyeong and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Tongyeong to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Jinju, plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
₩117,940($90)
hourly593km (369 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 50m
₩89,110($68)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 30m
₩589,695($450)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8h 25m
₩145,460($110)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 35m
₩55,040($42)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Bus via Busan Bus Terminal9h 40m
₩60,280($46)
5 times a day523km (325 miles)
Bus via Busan Bus Terminal9h 40m
₩61,590($47)
every 3 hours529km (329 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus
7h 5m
₩175,600($135)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
₩99,595($76)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Seoraksan National Park

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

YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
23km (15 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Seoraksan National Park
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Seoraksan National Park