How to travel from Bucheon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Bucheon and Taebaek is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bucheon to Taebaek by subway, 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 TaebaekBucheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Yongin and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucheon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Bucheon to Taebaek by subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Bucheon and Taebaek is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bucheon and Taebaek by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucheon to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucheon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Bucheon and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Bucheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yongin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Bucheon and Taebaek. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucheon to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Bucheon and Taebaek. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucheon to Taebaek is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucheon and Taebaek

Transport options from Bucheon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
₩39,315($30)
twice daily267km (166 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩47,175($36)
on demand244km (152 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