Everland Day Trip from Seoul: Transit, Tickets & Budget

Everland Day Trip from Seoul: Transit, Tickets & Budget

Everland in Yongin is Korea’s largest theme park, famous for the wooden roller coaster T Express, the Lost Valley safari and seasonal flower festivals. It is an easy day trip from Seoul by subway, light rail or direct bus.

Trip type: Day Trip from Seoul · Best for: families, couples, thrill seekers · Travel time from central Seoul: about 1–1.5 hours

Why Visit Everland

Rides, giant pandas at Panda World, seasonal parades and night illuminations make Everland a full-day destination. In autumn the park hosts Halloween events and colorful garden displays.

Visitors in the animal area at Everland
Photo: by Nagyman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

How to Get to Everland by Public Transport

  • Subway + light rail: Suin-Bundang Line to Giheung Station, transfer to the Yongin Everline and ride to Jeondae·Everland Station; free shuttle to the gate.
  • Direct buses: 5002 (Gangnam), 1113, 5700 and others run to Everland in about 40–70 minutes.
  • Fare: about 3,000–4,000 won each way with a transit card.

Everland Trip Costs per Person

ItemEstimated cost
Transit round tripabout 6,000–8,000 won
1-day ticket (adult)55,000 won off-peak; 65,000 won Jun/Sep/Nov; 71,000 won Apr/May/Oct (from Oct 6, 2026)
Food inside the park25,000–40,000 won
Extras (snacks, lockers)5,000–15,000 won
Estimated totalabout 90,000–135,000 won

Fares assume a T-money or other transit card (Seoul-area subway base fare 1,550 won). Costs are estimates in Korean won.

Suggested Day Itinerary

  1. 09:30 Arrive before opening; reserve Lost Valley and Panda World times in the app.
  2. 10:00 T Express and major rides first.
  3. 13:00 Lunch.
  4. 15:00 Safari and shows.
  5. 19:00 Night parade and illuminations, then the last buses back.

What to Eat

Park restaurants serve Korean set meals and burgers for about 12,000–20,000 won; bring snacks to save.

Tips Before You Go

  • Card-company and online discounts can cut ticket prices significantly.
  • Use the Everland app for queue reservations.
  • Check last-bus times to Seoul before the night show.

FAQ

How much is an Everland ticket in 2026?

From October 6, 2026, adult 1-day tickets cost 55,000–71,000 won depending on the season.

How do I get to Everland without a car?

Take the Everline from Giheung or a direct bus like 5002 from Gangnam.

Planning more trips? See our Korea travel guides.

Source: Money Today – Everland price change (Sept 2026)

Featured image: Fantasy-style buildings at Everland theme park in Yongin. Photo: by Nagyman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0). Prices, fares and hours were checked in October 2026 and can change; confirm on official sites before you go.

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