How to travel from Jecheon to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Cheonan is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jecheon to Cheonan by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Cheonan by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩7,865 ($6) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Jecheon and Cheonan is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Jecheon and Cheonan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Cheonan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩7,865 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Cheonan. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jecheon and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 1h 50m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jecheon and Cheonan. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jecheon and Cheonan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cheonan. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Cheonan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Cheonan. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Cheonan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Jecheon to Cheonan

Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Cheonan

Transport options from Jecheon to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
₩17,035($13)
6 times a week149km (93 miles)
Train to Jochiwon Station2hrs
₩7,865($6)
every 4 hours154km (95 miles)
Taxi
1h 30m
₩157,250($120)
on demand126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
₩24,900($19)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan