How to travel from Jecheon to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Jecheon and Wonju is around 41km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 17min.

4 routes found

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

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

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Wonju Station.

  • Duration17min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩6,550($5)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Wonju.

  • Duration43min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

Jecheon Bus Terminal

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3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wŏnju.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance41km (26 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jecheon and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Jecheon to Wonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 43min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩6,550 ($5).

The distance between Jecheon and Wonju is around 41km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (20 miles)

It takes around 17min to get from Jecheon and Wonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jecheon to Wonju is to take the train which takes around 17min and will set you back approx ₩6,550 ($5).

The cheapest way to travel between Jecheon and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jecheon and Wonju. It typically takes around 17min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jecheon and Wonju with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 17min.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jecheon and Wonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 17min, 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 Wonju. It typically takes around 43min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jecheon and Wonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 43min.

Jecheon Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Jecheon and Wonju. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 43min 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 Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Wonju Station. instead which will take 17min.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Wonju. The distance is around 41km (26 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jecheon to Wonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 17min and will usually cost around ₩6,550 ($5).

How do I get from Jecheon to Wonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Jecheon and Wonju

Transport options from Jecheon to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
17min
₩6,550($5)
every 3 hours59km (37 miles)
Bus
43min
every 20 mins42km (26 miles)
Taxi
28min
₩52,415($40)
on demand41km (26 miles)
Drive
28min
₩9,175($7)
on demand41km (26 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju