How to travel from Chuncheon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Chuncheon and Iksan is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chuncheon to Iksan 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 via Yongsan Station

Take the train to Yongsan Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Iksan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chuncheon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Chuncheon to Iksan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Chuncheon and Iksan is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Chuncheon and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chuncheon to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Chuncheon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chuncheon and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chuncheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Chuncheon and Iksan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Chuncheon and Iksan. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chuncheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Chuncheon and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chuncheon to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. 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 Chuncheon and Iksan. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chuncheon to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Chuncheon to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Chuncheon and Iksan

Transport options from Chuncheon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Yongsan Station + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩36,690($28)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Train2h 35m
₩36,690($28)
hourly306km (190 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
₩30,140($23)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩47,175($36)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan