How to travel from Icheon to Suncheon, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Suncheon is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Icheon to Suncheon by train, bus, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩94,350($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Suncheon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Cheongju

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Suncheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Suncheon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Suncheon

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Suncheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩94,350 ($72).

The distance between Icheon and Suncheon is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Suncheon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩94,350 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Suncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Suncheon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Suncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Icheon and Suncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Icheon and Suncheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Suncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Icheon and Suncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Suncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Suncheon is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Suncheon. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Icheon and Suncheon. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Suncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Suncheon

Transport options from Icheon to Suncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 5m
₩94,350($72)
twice daily408km (254 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane3h 35m
₩64,210($49)
twice daily446km (277 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 60m
₩78,625($60)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩45,865($35)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train via Iksan Station4h 55m
₩44,555($34)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Bus via Cheongju + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩28,830($22)
twice daily323km (201 miles)
Bus4h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly374km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩61,590($47)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Suncheon

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Suncheon
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Suncheon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Suncheon