How to Travel from

Seoul to Songgwangsa

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Republic of Korea Seoul Songgwangsa

How to Get from Seoul to Songgwangsa

Plane

59 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 39 min

from $17

Rideshare

3 h 39 min

from $12.33

Cheapest

By car (324 km)

3 h 39 min

324 km.

from $17

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 39 min

324 km.

from $12.33

Train

3 h 26 min

286 km.

from $126.22

Train, bus via Jeongeup, Train, bus via Jeongeup

5 h 59 min

286 km.

from $30.57

Train, Bus

5 h 53 min

286 km.

from $60.33

Bus

6 h 20 min

286 km.

from $35.24

Bus via Gunsan

9 h 10 min

286 km.

from $34.20

Bus, Plane

5 h 9 min

285 km.

from $131.85

Airlines

Jin Air

Website:

jinair.com/

Plane from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Friday to Sunday

Estimated price:

$48.27–$120.68

Plane from Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$52.09–$95.28

Asiana Airlines

Website:

flyasiana.com/

Plane from Gimpo International Airport to Yeosu/Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$48.27–$266.78

Train operators

Korail

Phone:

+82 1599 7777

Website:

letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1

Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.43–$19.06

Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.33–$31.76

Train from Jinju Station to Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$5.46–$8.89

Suseo High Speed Railway

Phone:

1800 1472

Website:

srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN

Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.60–$33.03

Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$16.51–$30.49

Train from Suseo SRT to Gwangju

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.49–$36.84

Korail Mugunghwa

Phone:

+82 1599 7777

Website:

letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do

Train from Iksan Station to Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

1h 39m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$6.35–$9.53

Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$10.93–$13.34

Train from Jinju Station to Suncheon

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$2.79–$3.68

Bus operators

bus Tago

Phone:

+82 1644 2992

Website:

bustago.or.kr

Bus from Gwangju Bus Terminal to Songgwangsa

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$6.10–$8.89

Bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Gwangju

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.98–$7.62

Ko Bus

Phone:

+82 1644 9030

Website:

kobus.co.kr

Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Usquare

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.51–$29.22

TxBus

Phone:

+82 1644 3070

Website:

txbus.t-money.co.kr/main.do

Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Gunsan

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.79–$25.41

Bus from Gunsan Intercity Bus Terminal to Gwangju

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.80–$16.51

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

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Songgwangsa is to bus which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Songgwangsa is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Songgwangsa?

No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Songgwangsa. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Songgwangsa via Gwangju Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct flight between Seoul and Songgwangsa?

Yes, there are direct flights between Seoul and Songgwangsa; these take 1h and cost $40.22 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

The distance between Seoul and Songgwangsa is 386 km. The road distance is 323.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Songgwangsa without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Seoul to Songgwangsa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Songgwangsa bus from?

Seoul to Songgwangsa bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

The best way to get from Seoul to Songgwangsa is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $97.83 - $315.22 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Seoul to Songgwangsa bus arrive?

Seoul to Songgwangsa bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Songgwangsa is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Seoul to Songgwangsa.

Where can I stay near Songgwangsa?

There are 51+ hotels available in Songgwangsa. Prices start at $24.49 per night.

Suncheon Bay National Garden

Suncheon Bay National Garden (Korean: 순천만국가정원; Hanja: 順天灣國家庭園) is located in Suncheon (Suncheon-si) in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The area of the garden is 1 km² plus 28 km² of Suncheon Bay. About 860,000 trees and 650,000 autumn flowers such as roses, sunflowers, and cosmos flowers are planted in the garden. The city opened Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo 2013 from April 20 to October 20, attracting over 4 million visitors. One of the expo officials said that the main purpose of the expo was to preserve Suncheon Bay by building a garden.In 2023, the Suncheon Bay International Garden Fair will be held again for the first time in 10 years. Under the theme of "Garden Together," "Restorative Nature," and "Circular Economy," the fair reveals the aspect of an ecological city throughout Suncheon. The event, which runs for seven months from April 1 to October 31, 2023, is estimated to attract at least 8 million visitors from more than 30 countries.

Suncheon Castle

34°54′27″N 127°34′52″E / 34°N 127°E / 34; 127

Suncheon Bay Ecological Park

34°54′27″N 127°34′52″E / 34°N 127°E / 34; 127

Songgwangsa

Suncheon (Suncheon-si) is the largest city in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with a population of 280,719 as of 2022. It is located in the southeast of the province and is a scenic agricultural and industrial city, known for tourist attractions, such as Suncheon Bay. The port city of Yeosu is around forty minutes south of Suncheon and Gwangyang twenty minutes to the east of the city.

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Nine ways to Travel from Seoul to Songgwangsa

Transport providers

Airlines

Jin Air

Asiana Airlines

Train operators

Korail

Suseo High Speed Railway

Korail Mugunghwa

Bus operators

bus Tago

Ko Bus

TxBus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Songgwangsa?

Is there a direct flight between Seoul and Songgwangsa?

How far is it from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

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

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

Where do I catch the Seoul to Songgwangsa bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

Where does the Seoul to Songgwangsa bus arrive?

Can I drive from Seoul to Songgwangsa?

Where can I stay near Songgwangsa?