How to travel from Hongcheon to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Jeongeup is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Jeongeup by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩150,700($115)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Jeongeup by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Hongcheon and Jeongeup is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hongcheon and Jeongeup by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Jeongeup is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Jeongeup, 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Sports Complex Station, Express Bus Terminal Station and Jeongeup. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TxBus, Ko Bus, Easy Ticket and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Jeongeup. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you fly from Wonju (WJU) to Gwangju (KWJ) then take the train to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. 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 Jeongeup. The distance is around 315km (196 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 Hongcheon to Jeongeup is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩57,660 ($44).

How do I get from Hongcheon to Jeongeup

Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Jeongeup

Transport options from Hongcheon to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩150,700($115)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
₩94,350($72)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₩51,105($39)
hourly350km (217 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)5h 15m
₩51,105($39)
hourly353km (220 miles)
Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩60,280($46)
every 3 hours344km (214 miles)
Bus and Train3h 20m
₩57,660($44)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup