How to travel from Donghae to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Donghae and Jeongeup is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Donghae to Jeongeup by 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

Take the train to Seoul Station then Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩70,765($54)

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Train to Hoengseong Station, plane

Take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₩128,425($100)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Donghae and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Donghae to Jeongeup by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩70,765 ($54).

The distance between Donghae and Jeongeup is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Donghae and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Donghae to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩70,765 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Donghae and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Donghae and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Donghae to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station, Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Donghae and Jeongeup. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Jeongeup. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Donghae to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Jeongeup. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Donghae and Jeongeup. Buses run hourly and take around 6hrs 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you take the train to Hoengseong Station then fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gunsan (KUV) then take a taxi to Jeongeup. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. 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 Donghae and Jeongeup. The distance is around 420km (261 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 Donghae to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩70,765 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Donghae and Jeongeup

Transport options from Donghae to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩70,765($54)
4 times a day519km (323 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station5h 25m
₩41,935($32)
every 4 hours407km (253 miles)
Train to Hoengseong Station, plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩128,425($100)
once daily841km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
₩104,835($80)
4 times a day606km (377 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 40m
₩207,050($160)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
₩60,280($46)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Bus via Chuncheon8hrs
₩66,830($51)
twice daily539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₩81,245($62)
on demand420km (261 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup