How to travel from Hongcheon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Iksan is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Iksan by bus, train, subway, 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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 Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance279km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Iksan by bus, train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Hongcheon and Iksan is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hongcheon and Iksan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Iksan. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Sports Complex Station and Express Bus Terminal Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Easy Ticket run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 279km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Iksan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Iksan

Transport options from Hongcheon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 45m
₩86,490($66)
hourly485km (301 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩34,070($26)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)4h 20m
₩32,760($25)
every 2 hours320km (199 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩41,935($32)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train4h 45m
₩40,625($31)
hourly353km (219 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand279km (174 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan