How to travel from Cheonan to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Cheonan and Icheon is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cheonan to Icheon by train, subway, bus, 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 Suwon Station then Imae Station and then to Icheon Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Icheon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Icheon-si.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
Operated by

Cheonan Happy call

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cheonan and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Cheonan to Icheon by train, subway, bus, 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 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Cheonan and Icheon is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Cheonan and Icheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cheonan to Icheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Cheonan and Icheon, 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 Icheon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cheonan to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suwon Station and Imae Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Cheonan and Icheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Cheonan and Icheon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cheonan to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and KN Bus run regular bus services between Cheonan and Icheon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cheonan to Icheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suwon Station then Imae Station and then to Icheon Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Cheonan and Icheon. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cheonan to Icheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cheonan and Icheon

Transport options from Cheonan to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
₩6,550($5)
every 30 mins121km (75 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2hrs
₩13,105($10)
every 30 mins139km (86 miles)
Bus via Yongin2h 40m
₩10,485($8)
every 4 hours82km (51 miles)
Taxi
1hr
₩91,730($70)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
1hr
₩14,415($11)
on demand72km (45 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon