How to travel from Hwaseong to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Hwaseong and Iksan is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hwaseong to Iksan by taxi, train, bus 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 Sadang Station and then to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Gwangmyeong Station then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hwaseong and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Hwaseong to Iksan by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩69,455 ($53).

The distance between Hwaseong and Iksan is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Hwaseong and Iksan by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hwaseong to Iksan is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩69,455 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Hwaseong and Iksan, 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 Hwaseong and Iksan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gwangmyeong Station then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hwaseong and Iksan. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hwaseong to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sadang Station, Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education Station and Express Bus Terminal Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Hwaseong and Iksan. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hwaseong to Iksan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gwangmyeong Station then take the train to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Hwaseong and Iksan. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hwaseong to Iksan is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₩69,455 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hwaseong and Iksan

Transport options from Hwaseong to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 50m
₩24,900($19)
hourly250km (155 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
1h 25m
₩69,455($53)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Bus and Train2h 20m
₩27,520($21)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Bus to Sadang Station, Train2h 40m
₩31,450($24)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₩31,450($24)
on demand191km (119 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