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

The distance between Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Seoraksan National ParkUijeongbu if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩38,005 ($29).

The distance between Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩38,005 ($29).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you drive to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dobongsan Station, Express Bus Terminal Station, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Ko Bus, Donghae Bus Corporation, TxBus, Seoul Public Transportation and bus Tago run regular bus services between Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park. 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 Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uijeongbu and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Uijeongbu to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩24,900($19)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Bus via Sokcho4h 30m
₩30,140($23)
hourly239km (148 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal5h 15m
₩28,830($22)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩51,105($39)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Train to Namchuncheon Station, bus5h 25m
₩20,965($16)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand196km (122 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