How to travel from Dongducheon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Dongducheon and Iksan is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dongducheon to Iksan by subway, 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 via Seoul Station

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance252km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dongducheon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Dongducheon to Iksan by subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Dongducheon and Iksan is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Dongducheon and Iksan by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dongducheon to Iksan is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩24,900 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Dongducheon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dongducheon and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dongducheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Dongducheon and Iksan. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Dongducheon and Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dongducheon to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Dongducheon and Iksan. The distance is around 252km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dongducheon to Iksan is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

How do I get from Dongducheon to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Dongducheon and Iksan

Transport options from Dongducheon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Seoul Station + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩24,900($19)
every 2 hours261km (162 miles)
Train2h 30m
₩26,210($20)
every 30 mins262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩49,795($38)
on demand252km (157 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