How to travel from Hongcheon to Yeosu, South Korea

The distance between Hongcheon and Yeosu is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Yeosu by bus, train, car, subway 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
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 Yeocheon Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Yeosu.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Yeosu

There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Yeosu by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩47,175 ($36) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩95,660 ($73).

The distance between Hongcheon and Yeosu is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hongcheon and Yeosu by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Yeosu is to take the bus, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩95,660 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩47,175 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Yeosu. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Hongik Univ. Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Yeosu. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Yeosu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and Yeosu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Yeosu. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 5m 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 Yeosu. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Hongik Univ. Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Yeosu is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) 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 Yeosu. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Yeosu is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Yeosu

Transport options from Hongcheon to Yeosu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
₩90,420($69)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 10m
₩95,660($73)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 5m
₩47,175($36)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul)6h 10m
₩55,040($42)
every 4 hours496km (308 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
₩55,040($42)
hourly486km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₩82,555($63)
on demand422km (262 miles)

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Airports near Yeosu

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Yeosu
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Yeosu
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Yeosu