How to travel from Iksan to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Taean is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Iksan to Taean by train, bus, car, plane and subway. 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 Osong Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩60,280($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩150,700($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩53,730($41)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seodaejeon Station and then to Ulsan Station then take the bus to Onsan-eup Office.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Taean

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Taean by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Iksan and Taean is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Iksan and Taean by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Taean is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Taean. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Taean. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Taean. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju, Dongdaegu and Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Iksan and Taean. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 5m 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 Taean. We recommend that you fly from Gunsan (KUV) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Namchang Station. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Taean. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Taean is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩60,280 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Taean

Transport options from Iksan to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
₩60,280($46)
every 3 hours390km (242 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 55m
₩150,700($115)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, plane3h 60m
₩96,970($74)
hourly619km (384 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
₩229,325($175)
every 3 hours674km (419 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane4h 45m
₩601,490($460)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
₩53,730($41)
every 3 hours340km (211 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩48,485($37)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Bus and Train4h 60m
₩45,865($35)
every 4 hours329km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean