How to travel from Gunsan to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Gunsan and Jecheon is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gunsan to Jecheon 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 JecheonGunsan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gunsan and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Gunsan to Jecheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Gunsan and Jecheon is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Gunsan and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gunsan to Jecheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩18,345 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Gunsan and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gunsan and Jecheon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gunsan to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gunsan and Jecheon. Trains depart every 3 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gunsan and Jecheon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

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

Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gunsan and Jecheon. 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 Gunsan to Jecheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Gunsan and Jecheon. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gunsan to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gunsan and Jecheon

Transport options from Gunsan to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩18,345($14)
every 3 hours228km (142 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
₩35,380($27)
hourly337km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand248km (154 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