How to travel from Iksan to Suwon, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Suwon is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iksan to Suwon by train, subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Jije Station and then to Hwaseo Station.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Suwon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Drive

Drive to Suwon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Suwon

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Suwon by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩20,965 ($16).

The distance between Iksan and Suwon is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Iksan and Suwon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Suwon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩20,965 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Suwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Suwon. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Iksan and Suwon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 15m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro, Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Iksan and Suwon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Suwon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Suwon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Iksan and Suwon. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs 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 Suwon. We recommend that you take the train to Jije Station and then to Hwaseo Station. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Suwon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Suwon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Suwon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Suwon

Transport options from Iksan to Suwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
₩20,965($16)
every 4 hours176km (109 miles)
Train to Suwon Station3h 15m
₩11,795($9)
hourly211km (131 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩18,345($14)
every 3 hours198km (123 miles)
Drive
2hrs
₩28,830($22)
on demand178km (111 miles)

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Airports near Suwon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Suwon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Suwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Suwon