How to travel from Iksan to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Iksan and Yeongcheon is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Iksan to Yeongcheon 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 Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iksan and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Iksan to Yeongcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Iksan and Yeongcheon is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Iksan and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iksan to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Iksan and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Iksan and Yeongcheon. 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

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

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Iksan and Yeongcheon. 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iksan to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

How do I get from Iksan to Yeongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Iksan and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Iksan to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
₩30,140($23)
hourly285km (177 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
₩26,210($20)
every 3 hours242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon