How to travel from Jecheon to Jeongeup, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Jeongeup is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jecheon to Jeongeup 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 Jeongeup Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Jeongeup.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jeongeup.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Jeongeup

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Jeongeup by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Jecheon and Jeongeup is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Jecheon and Jeongeup by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩34,070 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Jeongeup, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jecheon to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jeongeup Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jecheon and Jeongeup. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Jecheon and Jeongeup. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jecheon to Jeongeup. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Jeongeup. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Ko Bus, ChungJu Bus Terminal, Cheongju Bus Terminal and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Jecheon and Jeongeup. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs 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 Jeongeup. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Jeongeup Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jeongeup is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Jeongeup. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Jeongeup is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩34,070 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Jeongeup

Transport options from Jecheon to Jeongeup
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
₩34,070($26)
every 3 hours258km (160 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
₩51,105($39)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Bus via Cheongju5h 45m
₩41,935($32)
every 3 hours304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
₩51,105($39)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Jeongeup

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Jeongeup
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeongeup
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Jeongeup