How to travel from Icheon to Yeosu, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Yeosu is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Icheon to Yeosu 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).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩86,490($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Yeosu.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance337km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Yeosu

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Yeosu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩86,490 ($66).

The distance between Icheon and Yeosu is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Icheon and Yeosu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Yeosu is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₩86,490 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Yeosu. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Yeosu. 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 35m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Icheon and Yeosu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Yeosu. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Yeosu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Yeosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Icheon and Yeosu. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m 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 Yeosu. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Icheon and Yeosu. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Yeosu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Yeosu

Transport options from Icheon to Yeosu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2hrs
₩86,490($66)
twice daily401km (249 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane3h 55m
₩68,145($52)
twice daily471km (293 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
₩48,485($37)
hourly418km (259 miles)
Train to Yeocheon Station5h 35m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours445km (277 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩36,690($28)
hourly408km (254 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 40m
₩38,005($29)
twice daily353km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩65,520($50)
on demand337km (209 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