How to travel from Dongducheon to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Dongducheon and Hwaseong is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dongducheon to Hwaseong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HwaseongDongducheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Changdong Station and then to Sadang Station then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩2,620($2)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩131,045($100)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dongducheon and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Dongducheon to Hwaseong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩2,620 ($2) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩131,045 ($100).

The distance between Dongducheon and Hwaseong is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (52 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Dongducheon and Hwaseong by subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dongducheon to Hwaseong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩131,045 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Dongducheon and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩2,620 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dongducheon and Hwaseong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dongducheon and Hwaseong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dongducheon to Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Changdong Station and then to Sadang Station then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Dongducheon and Hwaseong. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dongducheon to Hwaseong is to take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩2,620 ($2).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dongducheon and Hwaseong

Transport options from Dongducheon to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Bus
2h 10m
₩2,620($2)
hourly101km (63 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩131,045($100)
on demand108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩20,965($16)
on demand108km (67 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dongducheon and Hwaseong

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong