How to travel from Iksan to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Wonju is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Iksan to Wonju 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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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Manjong Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)

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Bus via Cheongju

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Wonju.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Cheongju Bus Terminal

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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Wonju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩35,380 ($27).

The distance between Iksan and Wonju is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Iksan and Wonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Wonju is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩35,380 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iksan to Wonju. 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 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Iksan and Wonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iksan to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Iksan and Wonju. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 10m 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Manjong Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Wonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

How do I get from Iksan to Wonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Wonju

Transport options from Iksan to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩35,380($27)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Train via Osong Station2h 30m
₩23,590($18)
every 3 hours266km (165 miles)
Bus via Cheongju + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩24,900($19)
4 times a day245km (152 miles)
Bus4h 10m
₩31,450($24)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩45,865($35)
on demand235km (146 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju