how to get to everland

How To Get To Everland From Seoul

Everland is definitely one of the best places that you cannot miss when visiting Seoul; if you find yourself eager to explore Everland but are uncertain about the journey, worry not! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the detailed steps to get to Everland from Seoul. Let’s begin! 

About Everland Theme Park

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Everland is a South Korean theme park located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. It is the largest theme park in the country and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Korea. The park is divided into five themed zones: Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure, and Zootopia. It’s the best place to go if you are visiting Seoul with your kids. 

Everland also hosts various special events throughout the year, such as the Tulip Festival, the Summer Splash Festival, the Halloween Festival, and the Christmas Festival. 

Here are some of the most popular rides and attractions at Everland:

  • T-Express: Korea’s first wooden roller coaster
  • Rolling X-Train: A spinning roller coaster
  • Safari Zone: A zoo that allows visitors to see animals from around the world up close
  • Panda World: A panda habitat where visitors can see giant pandas up close
  • Amazon River: A river rapids ride that takes visitors on a thrilling journey through the Amazon rainforest

General information and contact:

  • Address: 199 Everland-ro, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Open hours: 10:00 – 22:00 daily
  • Phone: +82 31-320-5000
  • Entrance ticket: 64,000-46,000 KRW (49.5 – 35.6 USD) for adults, 51,000-36,000 KRW (39.5 – 27.8 USD) for children

Note: The Everland ticket price varies depending on the day. Please see their website for the current price.

How far is Everland from Seoul

The distance from Seoul to Everland depends on where in Seoul you are starting from. However, the average distance is around 36 kilometers (22 miles). The journey time by car is approximately 30 minutes without traffic.

How to get to Everland from Seoul

There are many ways to get to Everland from Seoul, such as shuttle, taxi, public bus, and subway. But the way to Everland by public transportation is complicated and time-consuming, so we don’t recommend using that. However, you can try it if you have time and want to experience public transportation. That’s also the cheapest way to get to Everland, though!

By Shuttle Bus

Everland shuttle bus
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This is one of the best ways to get to Everland from Seoul: cheap, fast, and time-saving. The bus will send you directly to Everland without any transfer. Also, there are many pick-up spots downtown Seoul, so you can easily catch a shuttle bus. The fare will depend on where you depart; it usually ranges from 9,000 to 12,000 won (7 – 9.2 USD). 

You can book a seat that fits your schedule on the Everland website (here). 

14 Boarding locations in Seoul:

  • Hapjeong Station Exit 4  (394-113 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul)
  • Airport Railroad Exit 4 of Hongdae Station (155-6, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul)
  • Sinchon Station Exit 5 on Subway Line 2  (31-205 Nogosan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul)
  • City Hall Station Exit 5 (101 lower level Jung-gu, Seoul)
  • Subway Seoul Station Exit 10 (581, Namdaemun-ro 5-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul)
  • Shinsegae Department Store and Myeongdong Duty-Free Shop (departure area for group tourist buses) Line 4
  • Myeongdong Station Exit 2 at Prince Hotel (132, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul)
  • Jongro 3-ga Station Exit 12 (45-4, Jongno 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 11 (20-9, Eulji-ro 6-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul)
  • Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6 (746-10 Banpo 1 dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
  • Gangnam Station Exit 6 (Yeoksam-dong, Seoul)
  • Sadang Station Exit 1 (Weekend only) (1026-32 Sadang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul)
  • Yeongdeungpo Times Square (15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul)
  • Sindorim Station Homeplus (661 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul)

Another option is to choose a package including an express bus and Everland’s entrance ticket from a travel website like Klook. This combo usually has a better price, so you can save a lot of money with a group or family. 

By Ever Cab (private chauffeur service of Everland)

If you’re worried about missing the bus to Everland or find it challenging to navigate public transportation, Ever Cab has you covered. This is Everland’s certified taxi service. They provide premium pickup service designed to cater to your needs, ensuring that you are picked up from your chosen location at a time that suits you best. 

Another plus point for Ever Cab is that their driver can speak different languages, so the language barrier is not a problem anymore. You can easily and comfortably talk to them, and you may get information and helpful tips from them for your trip. This is also a great choice if you go with your family and kids cause you don’t need to worry about standing on the bus. 

Check their website for more information and to book a chauffeur service for your upcoming trip (here).

  • Hotline: +82-2-863-3541

By Taxi

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A taxi to Everland might be expensive, but it is a popular choice. You can flag down a taxi within Seoul or book one on an app like Kakao T. However, because many drivers do not speak English, communication might be a bit challenging. If your driver does not know English, simply give him the Everland address, and he will take you there.

It is difficult to provide accurate taxi pricing between Seoul and Everland because it varies substantially based on traffic and where you take the taxi in Seoul. However, the base fare for a typical ride is 3,800 won (3 USD). It then increases by 100 won (0.07 USD) every 132 meters.

  • Everland address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogog-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

By Public Bus

This is a cheap way to get to Everland, but it can be tiring. The trip takes about 1 hour for 2,600 won each way (2 USD). You can take various buses from downtown Seoul.

Here are some bus numbers and their main stops that you could take: 

  • No. 5002 A,B: Sinnonhyeon Station – Gangnam Station – Yangjae Station – Everland
  • No. 5700 A, B: Gangbyeon Station – Jamsil Station – Songpa Station – Suseo Station – Everland
  • No. 1500-2: Sadang Station – Nambu Bus Terminal – Pangyo Station – Bundang (Seohyun Station) – Everland
  • No. 1113: Gangbyeon Station – Gangdong Station – Gwangju City Hall – Foreign Language College of Korea– Everland

Download Naver Map on your trip to Korea. Here, you can see the best routes to Everland and other places around Korea. Read also 18 Best Apps for Korea Travel: Easy & Convenient.

By Subway

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This is the cheapest and most time-consuming way to get to Everland. The journey will take about 2 hours. You can leave from any subway station. First, look for Jeondae-Everland Station. Then exit the subway station at exit number 3 and take a free shuttle to Everland.

Get to Everland from Myeongdong

From Myeongdong Station, take Line 4 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station. Proceed to Wangsimni Station by transferring to Line 2. Change to the Suin Bundang Line at Wangsimni Station to get to Giheung Station. At Giheung Station, transfer to the Yongin EverLine and proceed to Jeondae Everland Station.

Get to Everland from Hongdae

Take the Line 2 from Hongik University Station to Wangsimni Station. Arrive at Wangsimni Station and change to the Suin Bundang Line to Giheung Station. You then transfer to Yongin EverLine and proceed to Jeondae Everland Station.

In conclusion, we hope this guide can help you choose the best options that suit your plan to visit Everland. Everland awaits with its enchanting attractions and magical experiences, so come and experience it on your own; you’ll not be disappointed!

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