How to travel from Andong to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Andong and Iksan is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Andong to Iksan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IksanAndong if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

bus Tago

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Andong and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Andong to Iksan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Andong and Iksan is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Andong and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Andong to Iksan is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Andong and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Andong and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Andong to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Andong and Iksan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Andong and Iksan. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Andong to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Daejeon and Gunsan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Andong and Iksan. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Andong to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Andong and Iksan. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Andong to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Andong to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Andong and Iksan

Transport options from Andong to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours300km (187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 50m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩36,690($28)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

The following major airports near Iksan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan