How to travel from Busan to Hongcheon, South Korea
The distance between Busan and Hongcheon is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Busan to Hongcheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hongcheon → Busan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Hapjeong Station and then to Hongcheon.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩577,900($440)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩45,865($35)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₩60,280($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Hongcheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Busan to Hongcheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩43,245 ($33) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).
The distance between Busan and Hongcheon is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Busan and Hongcheon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Busan to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩43,245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Busan and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Busan and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Busan to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Easy Ticket, TxBus, bus Tago and Gyeongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Busan and Hongcheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Busan and Hongcheon. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).
Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Hongcheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 55m | ₩577,900($440) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ₩119,250($90) | every 30 mins | 523km (325 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | ₩72,075($55) | every 30 mins | 473km (294 miles) |
| Train to Ulsan Station, plane and bus | 4h 20m | ₩123,180($95) | hourly | 517km (321 miles) |
| Train to Gwangyang Station, plane and bus | 5h 35m | ₩124,490($95) | 5 times a week | 647km (402 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | ₩45,865($35) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
| Bus via Gyeongju | 5h 35m | ₩43,245($33) | every 20 mins | 391km (243 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 35m | ₩60,280($46) | every 30 mins | 498km (310 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | ₩72,075($55) | on demand | 373km (232 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Busan and Hongcheon
Bus companies
TxBus
Easy Ticket
bus Tago
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Airport Limousine Korea
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airlines
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Jin Air
Asiana Airlines
Train operators
Busan Transportation Co.
Seoul Metro
Airports near Hongcheon
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon