How to travel from Dongducheon to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Dongducheon and Taean is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dongducheon to Taean by subway, train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Dobong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩137,595($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Jongno 3-ga Station and then to Ulsan Station then take the bus to S-Oil Corp.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dongducheon and Taean

There are several options for getting from Dongducheon to Taean by subway, train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩57,660 ($44) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩137,595 ($105).

The distance between Dongducheon and Taean is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Dongducheon and Taean by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dongducheon to Taean is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩137,595 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Dongducheon and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩57,660 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dongducheon and Taean. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dongducheon to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Dongducheon and Taean. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Dongducheon and Taean. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dongducheon to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dobongsan Station, Express Bus Terminal Station and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Dongducheon and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dongducheon to Taean. We recommend that you take the train to Dobong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Dongducheon and Taean. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dongducheon to Taean is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dongducheon and Taean

Transport options from Dongducheon to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 25m
₩137,595($105)
every 30 mins407km (253 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 15m
₩199,185($150)
every 30 mins449km (279 miles)
Train to Dobong Station, plane3h 30m
₩83,870($64)
every 30 mins470km (292 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4h 25m
₩579,210($440)
every 30 mins516km (321 miles)
Train
3h 60m
₩60,280($46)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
₩57,660($44)
hourly434km (270 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
₩60,280($46)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₩79,935($61)
on demand413km (256 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean