How to travel from Jecheon to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Busan is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jecheon to Busan by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BusanJecheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Osong Station and then to Busan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Digital Media City Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Busan Central Bus Termnal.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Busan

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Busan by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Jecheon and Busan is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jecheon and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Busan is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jecheon and Busan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Jecheon and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

bus Tago, TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Jecheon and Busan. Buses run hourly 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 Jecheon to Busan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheongnyangni Station and then to Digital Media City Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Busan is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Busan. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jecheon and Busan. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩39,315 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Busan

Transport options from Jecheon to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩39,315($30)
every 3 hours409km (254 miles)
Train to Bujeon Station4h 40m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily351km (218 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
₩69,455($53)
every 3 hours547km (340 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩30,140($23)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩57,660($44)
on demand292km (181 miles)

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Airports near Busan

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Busan
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Busan
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Busan