What is the cheapest way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa?

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa is to bus which costs ₩34,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa?

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa is to train and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩85,000.

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Geumsansa?

No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Geumsansa. However, there are services departing from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal and arriving at Jeonju University via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Geumsansa?

No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Geumsansa station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Jeonju Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Seoul to Geumsansa?

The distance between Seoul and Geumsansa is 234 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.

How do I travel from Seoul to Geumsansa without a car?

The best way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩85,000.

How long does it take to get from Seoul to Geumsansa?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Seoul to Geumsansa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Geumsansa bus from?

Seoul to Geumsansa bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Geumsansa train from?

Seoul to Geumsansa train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.

Train or bus from Seoul to Geumsansa?

The best way to get from Seoul to Geumsansa is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ₩34,000 - ₩55,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩43,000 - ₩95,000 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Seoul to Geumsansa bus arrive?

Seoul to Geumsansa bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Jeonju University station.

Where does the Seoul to Geumsansa train arrive?

Seoul to Geumsansa train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Jeonju Station.

Can I drive from Seoul to Geumsansa?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Geumsansa is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Seoul to Geumsansa.

Where can I stay near Geumsansa?

There are 319+ hotels available in Geumsansa.

Seoul to Geumsansa - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seoul to Geumsansa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
2. Take the taxi from Gimjae Station to Geumsansataxi
2h 21m
₩49,502–82,691
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jeonju Universitybus
3h 11m
₩34,000–53,544
Drive 227.7 km
1. Drive from Seoul to Geumsansacar 227.7 km
2h 33m
₩47,314–68,343
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Seoul to Geumsansataxi 227.7 km
2h 33m
₩200,000–250,000
Train
1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 49m
₩43,193–91,279
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminalbus
3h 53m
₩36,959–51,500

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Distance: 234.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Geumsansa, South Korea?

TxBus operates a bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Jeonju University hourly. Tickets cost ₩15,000–30,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩29,000–65,000 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day.

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