There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Seokchon by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Stationtrain SRT Suseo
- Take the train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Deungnyang Stationtrain Mugunghwa Gwangju Songjeong
4h 54m₩104,633–147,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminalbus
5h 36m₩40,526–63,067Train, bus
- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminalbus
5h 24m₩46,468–108,180Drive 375.6 km
- Drive from Seoul to Seokchoncar 375.6 km
4h 13m₩78,613–113,552Fly 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 Seokchontaxi
3h 16m₩162,012–383,196Bus via Iksan
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminalbus
7h 34m₩51,700–88,163Fly to Gwangju, bus
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)plane GMP - KWJ
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminalbus
5h 38m₩128,412–306,596
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport (RSU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Seokchon is to bus which costs ₩40,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Seokchon is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 16m and costs ₩160,000 - ₩390,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Seokchon. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Goheung Public Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Seokchon station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Deungnyang Station via Gwangju Songjeong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Seoul and Seokchon is 404 km. The road distance is 375.6 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Seokchon without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₩100,000 - ₩150,000.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Seoul to Seokchon, including transfers.
Seoul to Seokchon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Seokchon train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Seokchon is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₩100,000 - ₩150,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩40,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Seokchon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea?
You can take a train from Suseo SRT to Seokchon via Gwangju Songjeong Station and Deungnyang Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₩26,400–44,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩120,000–140,000
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩110,000–125,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju Songjeong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–47,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩39,000–47,000
- First Class
- ₩55,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Gwangju Songjeong Station to Deungnyang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,100–5,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩5,100–5,300
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–60,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩28,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–60,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩6,000–8,500
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩14,700–28,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩21,000–28,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩19,000
- General
- ₩14,700
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–19,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Goheung Public Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩26,400–44,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩39,000–44,000
- Economy
- ₩27,000–32,000
- Excellent
- ₩39,200
- Economy
- ₩26,400
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₩95,000–120,000
Kakao Taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
Yeosu Call
- Phone
- +82 61 654 5500
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Seokchon bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Goheung Public Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Seokchon train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Gwangju Songjeong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Seokchon is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Seoul to Seokchon.
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