How to travel from Hongcheon to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Jecheon is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 58min.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

TxBus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Teisen.

  • Duration58min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩111,385($85)
Operated by

Smile Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance90km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Jecheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩111,385 ($85).

The distance between Hongcheon and Jecheon is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Hongcheon and Jecheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Jecheon is to take a taxi which takes around 58min and will set you back approx ₩111,385 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Jecheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Teisen. instead which will take 58min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TxBus run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs 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 Jecheon. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 2h 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 Hongcheon and Jecheon. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Jecheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

How do I get from Hongcheon to Jecheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Jecheon

Transport options from Hongcheon to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
₩24,900($19)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 20m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours255km (158 miles)
Taxi
58min
₩111,385($85)
on demand90km (56 miles)
Drive
58min
₩18,345($14)
on demand90km (56 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