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.
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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Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
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Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 20m | ₩32,760($25) | every 3 hours | 322km (200 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ₩36,690($28) | hourly | 295km (184 miles) |
Train to Jochiwon Station, Bus | 4h 50m | ₩24,900($19) | 4 times a day | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | ₩55,040($42) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
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Easy Ticket
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Suseo High Speed Railway
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.