How to travel from Jeonju to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Hongcheon is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Hongcheon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Jeonju and Hongcheon is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Jeonju and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeonju and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeonju and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeonju to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Easy Ticket, TxBus, Ko Bus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jeonju and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 50m 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Jeonju and Hongcheon. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Hongcheon

Transport options from Jeonju to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
₩32,760($25)
hourly297km (184 miles)
Bus via Daejeon4h 30m
₩38,005($29)
hourly332km (206 miles)
Bus via Cheongju4h 50m
₩26,210($20)
4 times a day293km (182 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩56,350($43)
on demand287km (178 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