Planned on just a day trip to Seoraksan National Park so we started out early, not too early though. From our hostel in Jongno 3-ga, we took subway line 3 to Express Bus Terminal Station, about 10 stops. We took Exit 1 (Gyeongbu / Yeongdong line) passing through subway line 9 and go inside the trapezoid-shaped building.
Express Bus Station |
There's not a lot of people in the terminal. Probably because it's a Monday and still too early. Go to the ticket counter and buy a ticket to Sokcho, costs KRW18,100 per person, they do accept credit cards. We were able to get a ticket for the 7:30AM bus. The person at the counter directed us where the gate is. We need to go to Gate 17 for the bus to Sokcho.
Ticket Counter |
Ticket showing origin and destination, ticket cost, date and time of departure, seat number and bus platform |
Lockers available at the station |
Way to the platform |
There are convenience stores available at the passenger's waiting area |
Platform 17 |
Bus showing route (Seoul <--> Sokcho) and time of departure (07:30) |
Reclining bus seat... makes the trip comfortable |
One of the tunnels |
Rest Stop |
Sokcho Bus Terminal |
Sokcho Bus Terminal [Left] Dongbu Express, [Middle] Tourist Information, [Middle back] Hotel Good Morning, [Right] Blue Sokcho Beach sign in the middle of the street |
Inside the bus to Seoraksan National Park |
Going back to Seoul from Seoraksan is basically the reverse of how you got there. When you get out of the park, walk towards the parking lot, and back to where you got off.
Sign outside the park |
Seoraksan Bus stop |
Sokcho Bus Terminal |
Ticket to Seoul |
Bus to Seoul |
Here are some tips to consider when going to the park:
- Weekends may get too crowded specially on peak seasons.
- Check the bus schedule and availability of seats from KoBus. Select Seoul [010] for origin and Sokcho [230] for destination. You might also want to check the Sokcho - Seoul route for seat availability on the way back.
- Check the weather from KMA site or Mountain Forecast.
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