How to travel from Boseong to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Boseong and Taebaek is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Boseong to Taebaek by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Gwangyang Station, plane

Take the train to Gwangyang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩246,360($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boseong and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Boseong to Taebaek by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩85,180 ($65).

The distance between Boseong and Taebaek is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Boseong and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boseong to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₩85,180 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Boseong and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boseong and Taebaek. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boseong to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangju Songjeong Station, Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Boseong and Taebaek. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Boseong and Taebaek. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boseong to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus, TxBus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Boseong and Taebaek. Buses run hourly and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boseong to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangyang Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Boseong and Taebaek. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boseong to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boseong and Taebaek

Transport options from Boseong to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Gwangyang Station, plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
₩246,360($190)
once daily889km (553 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
₩123,180($95)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane5h 50m
₩304,020($230)
4 times a day883km (549 miles)
Train to Gwangju Songjeong Station, plane5h 55m
₩82,555($63)
4 times a day627km (390 miles)
Train to Jinju Station, plane6h 35m
₩106,145($81)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Train
5h 55m
₩36,690($28)
4 times a day463km (288 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
₩69,455($53)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Bus via Gwangju8h 55m
₩58,970($45)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
₩85,180($65)
on demand437km (272 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek