How to travel from Iksan to Uijeongbu, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Uijeongbu is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iksan to Uijeongbu 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 Seoul Station and then to Uijeongbu Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Uijeongbu.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Drive

Drive to Uijeongbu-si.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Uijeongbu

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Uijeongbu by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩24,900 ($19).

The distance between Iksan and Uijeongbu is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Iksan and Uijeongbu by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Uijeongbu is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩24,900 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Uijeongbu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iksan and Uijeongbu. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Uijeongbu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Korail, Seoul Metro and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Uijeongbu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Uijeongbu. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Uijeongbu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Iksan and Uijeongbu. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m 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 Uijeongbu. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Uijeongbu Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Uijeongbu is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uijeongbu. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Uijeongbu. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Uijeongbu is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Uijeongbu

Transport options from Iksan to Uijeongbu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
₩24,900($19)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Train via Yongsan Station2h 15m
₩24,900($19)
every 30 mins243km (151 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours264km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
₩47,175($36)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Uijeongbu

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uijeongbu
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Uijeongbu
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Uijeongbu