How to travel from Icheon to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Yeongcheon is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Icheon to Yeongcheon by subway, 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 Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩436,375($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Imae Station, Suseo Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Yeongcheon by subway, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Icheon and Yeongcheon is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (123 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Icheon and Yeongcheon by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Yeongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

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

Seoul Metro, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Icheon and Yeongcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Icheon and Yeongcheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Yeongcheon is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

How do I get from Icheon to Yeongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Icheon to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
2h 60m
₩436,375($335)
twice daily432km (268 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3hrs
₩108,765($83)
twice daily464km (288 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane and train3h 20m
₩61,590($47)
twice daily546km (339 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane and train3h 35m
₩100,905($77)
twice daily485km (301 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane and train4hrs
₩94,350($72)
twice daily576km (358 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
₩38,005($29)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train via Imae Station3h 30m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours345km (214 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
₩31,450($24)
every 20 mins338km (210 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩44,555($34)
on demand228km (142 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon