Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Seoul

6 places within about 3 hours of Seoul, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by train or by plane.

Jeju Island1 hr 10 minGapyeong and Nami Island1 hr 15 minJeonju1 hr 40 minGangneung2 hr

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 10 minby plane Jeju Island A volcanic island with a crater peak, lava tubes, tangerines and beaches.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  2. 1 hr 15 minby train Gapyeong and Nami Island A tree-lined river island, a French-style village and pension stays by the water.
    • Romantic
    • Relaxing
    • Family
  3. 1 hr 40 minby train Jeonju A hanok village of 700 traditional houses and Korea's most famous bibimbap.
    • Food
    • Culture
  4. 2 hrby train Gangneung An East Sea beach city with a coffee street and a sunrise ritual.
    • Beach
    • Food
  5. 2 hr 20 minby train Gyeongju The ancient Silla capital, with royal tombs, Bulguksa temple and lit-up ponds.
    • Culture
    • Romantic
  6. 2 hr 30 minby train Busan Beaches, a fish market and a hillside village of colorful houses.
    • Beach
    • Food
    • Nightlife