There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa by train, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu StationKTX Seoul / ...
2h 37m₩39,837–75,686Drive 296 km
- Drive from Seoul to Hwaeomsa296 km
3h 16m₩64,213–92,752Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)GMP - RSU
- Take the taxi from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Hwaeomsa
3h 10m₩141,690–383,062Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan StationSRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Guryegu StationITX-Saemaeul Seoul / ...
3h 7m₩55,902–116,691Fly to Sacheon Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)GMP - HIN
- Take the taxi from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Hwaeomsa
3h 44m₩186,690–383,062
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa is to train which costs ₩39,000 - ₩80,000 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩80,000.
The distance between Seoul and Hwaeomsa is 341 km. The road distance is 296 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₩39,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Hwaeomsa is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Seoul to Hwaeomsa.
There are 21+ hotels available in Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩32,000–49,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day.
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- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩50,000–110,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩75,000–130,000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩140,000–150,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000–49,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩36,000–49,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩32,000–44,000
- First Class
- ₩50,000–75,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–20,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩12,000–17,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩17,800–21,800
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩17,800–18,300
- Economy Class
- ₩21,200–21,800
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩6,500–6,700
- Economy Class
- ₩7,500–9,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩18,328
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩17,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
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