How to travel from Bucheon to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Bucheon and Wonju is around 123km (77 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 Bucheon to Wonju by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Sangbong Station and then to Manjong Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Yongin and then to Wonju.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wŏnju.

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

International Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance123km (77 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucheon and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Bucheon to Wonju by subway, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 1h 45m. 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 Bucheon and Wonju is around 123km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Bucheon and Wonju by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucheon to Wonju 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 Bucheon and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucheon and Wonju. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucheon to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sangbong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Seoul Metro and Korail run train services between Bucheon and Wonju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucheon to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yongin. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Bucheon and Wonju. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 25m 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Sangbong Station and then to Manjong Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 123km (77 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 Bucheon to Wonju is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucheon and Wonju

Transport options from Bucheon to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
₩11,795($9)
every 4 hours126km (78 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
₩17,035($13)
hourly139km (86 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩157,250($120)
on demand123km (77 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩24,900($19)
on demand123km (77 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju