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

The distance between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, 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 ParkYeosu if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩112,695($86)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Gwangmyeong Station, bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩99,595($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Seoraksan National Park.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance528km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park

There are several options for getting from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩53,730 ($41) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩112,695 ($86).

The distance between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₩112,695 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩53,730 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeosu Bus Terminal, Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoraksan Sogongwon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Sokcho Express Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5h 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 Yeosu and Seoraksan National Park. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ₩76,005 ($58).

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Transport options from Yeosu to Seoraksan National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 15m
₩112,695($86)
hourly545km (339 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
₩57,660($44)
hourly549km (341 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, bus + 3 similar
6h 15m
₩99,595($76)
every 3 hours693km (430 miles)
Train and Bus6h 25m
₩76,005($58)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Train to Yongsan Station, bus7h 15m
₩74,695($57)
every 3 hours626km (389 miles)
Train to Seodaejeon Station, bus9hrs
₩53,730($41)
every 4 hours620km (385 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
₩85,180($65)
on demand528km (328 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