How to travel from Cheonan to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Cheonan and Dongducheon is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheonan to Dongducheon by train, subway, taxi 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 Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance142km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Dongducheon by train, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩6,550 ($5) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Cheonan and Dongducheon is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Dongducheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩6,550 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cheonan and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cheonan to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Korail, Seoul Metro and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Cheonan and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 30 mins 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cheonan and Dongducheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dongducheon-si. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Cheonan and Dongducheon. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Cheonan to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Dongducheon

Transport options from Cheonan to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 45m
₩13,105($10)
every 30 mins142km (88 miles)
Train via Seoul Station2h 15m
₩6,550($5)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Train via Yeongdeungpo Station2h 30m
₩7,865($6)
every 30 mins150km (93 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩183,460($140)
on demand142km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩27,520($21)
on demand142km (88 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon