How to travel from Jeonju to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Cheonan is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeonju to Cheonan 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.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Cheonan.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩144,150($110)
Operated by

Jeonju Hanok Call

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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Cheonan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩17,035 ($13).

The distance between Jeonju and Cheonan is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Jeonju and Cheonan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Cheonan. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jeonju and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 15m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Jeonju and Cheonan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1hr, 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 Cheonan. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

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

Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jeonju and Cheonan. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs 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 Cheonan. We recommend that you take the train to Cheonan Asan Station. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. 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 Cheonan. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Cheonan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Jeonju to Cheonan

Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Cheonan

Transport options from Jeonju to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
₩17,035($13)
every 3 hours148km (92 miles)
Train to Cheonan Station2h 15m
₩9,175($7)
every 4 hours179km (111 miles)
Bus
3hrs
₩14,415($11)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩144,150($110)
on demand121km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩23,590($18)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan