How to travel from Iksan to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Andong is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iksan to Andong by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Andong Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon and then to Andong.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

bus Tago

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🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Andong

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Andong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Iksan and Andong is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Iksan and Andong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Andong is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Iksan and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Andong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Iksan and Andong. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gunsan and Daejeon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Iksan and Andong. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iksan to Andong. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Andong Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) 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 Iksan and Andong. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Andong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Andong

Transport options from Iksan to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours300km (187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours306km (190 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 50m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩36,690($28)
on demand230km (143 miles)

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Airports near Andong

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong