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

The distance between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park is around 157km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung then Sokcho and then to Seoraksan Sogongwon.

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

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance157km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩196,565 ($150).

The distance between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park is around 157km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (62 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Wonju and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩196,565 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Seoraksan National Park. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wonju and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung, Sokcho and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TxBus, bus Tago and Donghae Bus Corporation run regular bus services between Wonju and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly 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 Wonju to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Gangneung Station then take the bus to Sokcho. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Wonju and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 157km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Seoraksan National Park

Transport options from Wonju to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
₩22,275($17)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
₩38,005($29)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
₩196,565($150)
on demand157km (97 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
₩31,450($24)
on demand157km (97 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