How to travel from Donghae to Asan, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Asan is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Donghae to Asan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Cheonan Asan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Asan.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Asan

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Asan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Donghae and Asan is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Donghae and Asan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Asan is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Asan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Asan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Cheonan Asan Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Asan. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Donghae and Asan. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Cheonan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Donghae and Asan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donghae to Asan. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Cheonan Asan Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Asan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Asan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Donghae and Asan. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donghae to Asan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Asan

Transport options from Donghae to Asan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩40,625($31)
4 times a day358km (223 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station4h 60m
₩26,210($20)
6 times a week313km (194 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
₩32,760($25)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Bus via Chuncheon6h 10m
₩40,625($31)
hourly379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
₩55,040($42)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Asan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Asan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Asan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Asan