Seoraksan from Myeongdong: The Perfect DIY Day Trip (2026)
Escape Seoul in 3 hours. No tour required.
How to Get to Seoraksan from Myeongdong
π§ Quick Summary
Travel from Myeongdong to Seoraksan in about 3.5β4 hours. Take Line 4 β transfer at Chungmuro β Line 3 to Express Bus Terminal, then an express bus to Sokcho and a local bus to the park.
This step-by-step DIY guide shows you exactly how to visit Seoraksan National Park from Myeongdongβfaster, cheaper, and smarter.
FAQ
How long does it take? About 3.5β4 hours.
Do I need a tour? No, DIY is easy with bus + subway.
βοΈ Best Route: Express Bus via Sokcho
β±οΈ Total Travel Time: ~3.5β4 hoursMyeongdong β Chungmuro β Express Bus Terminal
~15β20 min Β· Transfer (Line 4 β Line 3, Ogeum direction)
Seoul Express Bus Terminal β Sokcho
~2.5 hrs Β· Every 30β60 min
Sokcho β Seoraksan National Park
Bus #7 / #7-1 Β· ~30 min
π How to Get There (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 β Go to Bus Terminal (~15β20 minutes)
Start at Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
β Take the train eastbound (toward Chungmuro)
At Chungmuro Station (1 stop)
β Transfer to Line 3 (Orange Line)
Ride Line 3
β Direction: Ogeum (toward Express Bus Terminal)
Get off at Express Bus Terminal station
Step 2 β Express Bus to Sokcho
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Frequency: Every 30β60 min
Step 3 β Local Bus to Seoraksan
- Bus #7 / #7-1 (~30 min)
- Final stop: Seoraksan National Park
ποΈ OPTIMIZED ITINERARY
06:30 Leave Myeongdong
09:30 Arrive Seoraksan
10:30 Cable car (Gwongeumseong)
12:00 Visit Sinheungsa Temple
13:00 Easy hike (Biryong Falls)
15:00 Return
19:00 Back to Seoul
π° COST BREAKDOWN
- Bus: β©35,000ββ©50,000
- Local transport: β©3,000ββ©6,000
- Cable car: ~β©15,000
π Total: β©50,000ββ©70,000
π‘ Pro Tips
- Buy bus tickets early on weekends
- Sit on the right side for better mountain views
- Catch a morning bus (before 8 AM) for maximum time at Seoraksan
