How to travel from Changwon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Changwon and Taebaek is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Changwon to Taebaek by train 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 Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Changwon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Changwon to Taebaek by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Changwon and Taebaek is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Changwon and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Changwon to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Changwon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Changwon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Changwon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Changwon and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Changwon and Taebaek. We recommend that you drive to Taebaek. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Changwon to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station, Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Changwon and Taebaek. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Changwon to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Changwon and Taebaek

Transport options from Changwon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 20m
₩40,625($31)
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩57,660($44)
on demand293km (182 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