How to travel from Asan to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Asan and Jeonju is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asan and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Asan to Jeonju by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Asan and Jeonju is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Asan and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asan to Jeonju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Asan and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asan and Jeonju. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asan to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Asan and Jeonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asan and Jeonju. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jeonju. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asan to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Asan and Jeonju. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Asan to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Asan and Jeonju

Transport options from Asan to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours182km (113 miles)
Train to Iksan Station2h 30m
₩10,485($8)
every 3 hours167km (104 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩157,250($120)
on demand127km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩24,900($19)
on demand127km (79 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju