How to travel from Gyeongju to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Gyeongju and Jecheon is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gyeongju to Jecheon by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
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bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gyeongju and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Gyeongju to Jecheon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Gyeongju and Jecheon is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gyeongju and Jecheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gyeongju to Jecheon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gyeongju and Jecheon. We recommend that you drive to Teisen. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gyeongju and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gyeongju to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Gyeongju and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gyeongju to Jecheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon. 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 Gyeongju and Jecheon. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gyeongju to Jecheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩26,210 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gyeongju and Jecheon

Transport options from Gyeongju to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
₩26,210($20)
hourly250km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩44,555($34)
on demand227km (141 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