10 Cities Near Seoul + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Seoul, South Korea, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Incheon, Suwon, Gapyeong.
The closest notable city to Seoul, South Korea is Incheon, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncheonPort city, Chinatown and airport hub | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SuwonThe Hwaseong Fortress walls | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GapyeongNami Island and garden country | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ChuncheonLakeside town famous for dak-galbi | 46 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yangp'yŏng | 29 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ganghwa | 30 mi / 48 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Anseong | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Asan | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Wŏnju | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seosan | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Seoul
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Incheon, Suwon, Gapyeong, Chuncheon, Yangp'yŏng. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Seoul include Incheon, Suwon, Gapyeong, Chuncheon, Yangp'yŏng. The closest is Incheon, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.