How to travel from Busan to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Jecheon is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Busan to Jecheon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Busan and Jecheon is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Busan and Jecheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Jecheon is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Busan to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Busan and Jecheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Busan and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Busan to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Busan and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jecheon. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Jecheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Jecheon

Transport options from Busan to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩39,315($30)
every 3 hours409km (254 miles)
Train to Jecheon Station4h 55m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily351km (218 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩30,140($23)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
₩56,350($43)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon