There are 3 ways to get from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Gangneung StationKTX-Eum Seoul
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Yangyang Bus Terminal
4h 14m₩57,372–79,060Drive 175.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall175.3 km
2h 21m₩38,027–54,928Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall175.3 km
2h 21m₩190,000–240,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall is to drive which costs ₩38,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩38,000 - ₩55,000.
The distance between Seoul and Seorak Waterfall is 287 km. The road distance is 175.3 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Seorak Waterfall is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall.
There are 235+ hotels available in Seorak Waterfall.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Seorak Waterfall, South Korea?
There is no direct connection from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Cheongnyangni Station, walk to Cheongnyangni Station, take the train to Gangneung Station, walk to Gangneung Old Terminal, take the line 302 bus to Gangneung Bus Terminal, walk to Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, take the bus to Yangyang Bus Terminal, then take the taxi to Seorak Waterfall. Alternatively, you can drive from Seoul to Seorak Waterfall in around 2h 21m.
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Cheongnyangni Station to Gangneung Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–32,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩33,000–47,000
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- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Yangyang Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩6,500–9,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₩190,000–240,000
Kakao taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
International Taxi
- Phone
- +82 1644 2255
- Website
- intltaxi.co.kr
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