How to travel from Gangneung to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Gangneung and Jecheon is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gangneung to Jecheon by train, 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 JecheonGangneung if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Teisen.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩196,565($150)
Operated by

Solhyang Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gangneung and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Gangneung to Jecheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Gangneung and Jecheon is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Gangneung and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gangneung to Jecheon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Gangneung and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gangneung and Jecheon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gangneung to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seowonju Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gangneung and Jecheon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 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 Gangneung and Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gangneung to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and TxBus run regular bus services between Gangneung and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gangneung to Jecheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seowonju Station and then to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Gangneung and Jecheon. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gangneung to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gangneung and Jecheon

Transport options from Gangneung to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
₩17,035($13)
4 times a day189km (118 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩32,760($25)
hourly337km (209 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩196,565($150)
on demand159km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩31,450($24)
on demand159km (99 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon