How to travel from Hongcheon to Boseong, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Boseong is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Boseong by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Boseong Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩136,285($105)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then Gwangju and then to Boseong.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station and then to Boseong Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Boseong-gun.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance453km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Boseong

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Boseong by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩136,285 ($105).

The distance between Hongcheon and Boseong is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hongcheon and Boseong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Boseong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩136,285 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Boseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩51,105 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Boseong. We recommend that you fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Boseong Station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Boseong. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Boseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and Gwangju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Boseong. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Hongcheon to Boseong. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the bus to Boseong. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Boseong is Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Boseong. Jeju International Airport (CJU) (CJU) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Hongcheon and Boseong. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Boseong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₩57,660 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Boseong

Transport options from Hongcheon to Boseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 10m
₩136,285($105)
4 times a day752km (467 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 15m
₩110,075($84)
hourly503km (312 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
₩79,935($61)
4 times a day461km (286 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), plane and train5h 10m
₩103,525($79)
once daily546km (339 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
₩51,105($39)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)6h 30m
₩55,040($42)
twice daily463km (288 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩57,660($44)
4 times a day454km (282 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train4h 50m
₩53,730($41)
4 times a day477km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
₩87,800($67)
on demand453km (281 miles)

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Airports near Boseong

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

KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Boseong
CJU
Jeju International Airport (CJU)
International Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Boseong
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Boseong