How to travel from Jeongeup to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jeongeup and Hongcheon is around 316km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jeongeup to Hongcheon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₩203,120($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeongeup and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Jeongeup to Hongcheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩41,935 ($32) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩55,040 ($42).

The distance between Jeongeup and Hongcheon is around 316km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Jeongeup and Hongcheon by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeongeup to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩55,040 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeongeup and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩41,935 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeongeup and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeongeup and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeongeup to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeongeup, Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Konkuk University and Gangbyeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Jeongeup and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeongeup to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Wonju (WJU). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Jeongeup and Hongcheon. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeongeup to Hongcheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeongeup and Hongcheon

Transport options from Jeongeup to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩203,120($155)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 35m
₩94,350($72)
hourly453km (282 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
₩51,105($39)
hourly347km (216 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩55,040($42)
hourly347km (216 miles)
Train to Jochiwon Station, Bus5h 20m
₩41,935($32)
4 times a day362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩61,590($47)
on demand316km (197 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon