There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa by train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 31m₩44,248–103,820Drive 296 km
- Drive from Seoul to Hwaeomsacar 296 km
3h 18m₩59,041–85,281Fly to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU)plane GMP - RSU
- Take the taxi from Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) to Hwaeomsataxi
3h 11m₩157,092–383,196Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
3h 9m₩57,902–118,691Fly to Sacheon Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)plane GMP - HIN
- Take the taxi from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Hwaeomsataxi
3h 50m₩202,092–413,196
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa is to drive which costs ₩55,000 - ₩90,000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩110,000.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Hwaeomsa station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Guryegu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
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 31m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Seoul to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Seoul to Hwaeomsa train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
Seoul to Hwaeomsa train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Guryegu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Hwaeomsa is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 2 hours. Tickets cost ₩36,000–75,000 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–140,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩70,000–95,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Yongsan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩36,000–75,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩36,000–49,000
- First Class
- ₩50,000–75,000
- First class
- ₩68,300
- Economy Class
- ₩47,100
Train from Iksan Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩13,572–27,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩19,000–27,000
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₩85,000–160,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Yeosu Call
- Phone
- +82 61 654 5500
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