How to travel from Gurye to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Gurye and Jecheon is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gurye to Jecheon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩99,595($76)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gurye and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Gurye to Jecheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Gurye and Jecheon is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Gurye and Jecheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gurye to Jecheon is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Gurye and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gurye and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gurye to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Gurye and Jecheon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Gurye and Jecheon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gurye to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju and Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Gurye Bus Terminal, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gurye and Jecheon. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gurye to Jecheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Gurye and Jecheon. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gurye to Jecheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gurye and Jecheon

Transport options from Gurye to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours324km (201 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
₩99,595($76)
every 3 hours565km (351 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
₩45,865($35)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩61,590($47)
on demand317km (197 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