How to travel from Iksan to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Hongcheon is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iksan to Hongcheon 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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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Hongcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Iksan and Hongcheon is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Iksan and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iksan and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju, Jeonju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Easy Ticket and TxBus run regular bus services between Iksan and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

How do I get from Iksan to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Hongcheon

Transport options from Iksan to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours322km (200 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩36,690($28)
hourly295km (184 miles)
Train to Jochiwon Station, Bus4h 50m
₩24,900($19)
4 times a day309km (192 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
on demand280km (174 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon