How to travel from Busan to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Jeongeup is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Busan to Jeongeup by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju and then to Jeongeup.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Busan to Jeongeup by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Busan and Jeongeup is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Busan and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Busan to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Busan and Jeongeup. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Busan and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Busan to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Jeongeup. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Ko Bus, TxBus and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Busan and Jeongeup. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Busan and Jeongeup. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Jeongeup

Transport options from Busan to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
₩60,280($46)
every 2 hours434km (270 miles)
Train via Gwangju Songjeong Station6hrs
₩35,380($27)
once daily375km (233 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩43,245($33)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Bus via Jeonju4h 30m
₩41,935($32)
every 3 hours303km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩57,660($44)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup