How to travel from Jecheon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Taebaek is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jecheon to Taebaek by train, taxi 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 Taebaek Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Taebaek.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩91,730($70)
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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Taebaek by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩91,730 ($70).

The distance between Jecheon and Taebaek is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Jecheon and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Taebaek is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩91,730 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jecheon and Taebaek with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jecheon and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taebaek. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jecheon to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ₩5,240 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Taebaek

Transport options from Jecheon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
₩5,240($4)
every 4 hours95km (59 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩91,730($70)
on demand92km (57 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩18,345($14)
on demand92km (57 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek