How to travel from Chuncheon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Chuncheon and Taebaek is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chuncheon to Taebaek by bus, 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 Cheongnyangni Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Gangneung

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chuncheon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Chuncheon to Taebaek by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Chuncheon and Taebaek is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Chuncheon and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chuncheon to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Chuncheon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chuncheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chuncheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Chuncheon and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Chuncheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chuncheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TxBus, bus Tago, Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terimnal and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Chuncheon and Taebaek. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek. instead which will take 4h 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 Chuncheon and Taebaek. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chuncheon to Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chuncheon and Taebaek

Transport options from Chuncheon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus via Gangneung + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩27,520($21)
every 4 hours253km (157 miles)
Bus4h 20m
₩38,005($29)
hourly303km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩40,625($31)
on demand205km (127 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