How to travel from Iksan to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Jeonju is around 24km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 16min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iksan to Jeonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JeonjuIksan if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration16min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩2,620($2)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration22min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
Operated by

TxBus

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

  • Duration25min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration25min
  • Distance27km (17 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Jeonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 22min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 16min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩2,620 ($2).

The distance between Iksan and Jeonju is around 24km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (14 miles)

It takes around 16min to get from Iksan and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes around 16min and will set you back approx ₩2,620 ($2).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Jeonju. It typically takes around 16min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Iksan and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 16min.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 16min, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 22min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Iksan and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 22min.

TxBus run regular bus services between Iksan and Jeonju. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 22min 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 16min.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 27km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 16min and will usually cost around ₩2,620 ($2).

How do I get from Iksan to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Jeonju

Transport options from Iksan to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16min
₩2,620($2)
hourly25km (16 miles)
Bus
22min
every 3 hours24km (15 miles)
Taxi
25min
₩31,450($24)
on demand27km (17 miles)
Drive
25min
₩5,240($4)
on demand27km (17 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju