How to travel from Jeonju to Asan, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Asan is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeonju to Asan by train, bus, 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 Cheonan Asan Station.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Cheonan.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Asan.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

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Drive

Drive to Asan.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Asan

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Asan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Jeonju and Asan is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Jeonju and Asan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Asan is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Asan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Asan. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 5m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jeonju and Asan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Jeonju and Asan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeonju to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Cheonan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jeonju and Asan. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Asan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Asan Station. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Asan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Asan. 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 Jeonju and Asan. The distance is around 127km (79 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 Jeonju to Asan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Asan

Transport options from Jeonju to Asan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 5m
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours154km (95 miles)
Train to Onyang Oncheon Station2h 40m
₩10,485($8)
every 3 hours168km (104 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
₩14,415($11)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩157,250($120)
on demand127km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩24,900($19)
on demand127km (79 miles)

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Airports near Asan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Asan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Asan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Asan