How to travel from Jeonju to Incheon, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Incheon is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jeonju to Incheon by train, subway, 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

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Ganseok Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to Iksan Station, plane

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Gwangju Songjeong Station then fly from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Incheon City Hall Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Incheon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Incheon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Incheon

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Incheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩30,140 ($23).

The distance between Jeonju and Incheon is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Jeonju and Incheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Incheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩30,140 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Incheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Incheon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Jeonju and Incheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Incheon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeonju to Incheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Jeonju and Incheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs 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 Incheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yeocheon Station then fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Incheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Incheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Incheon. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Incheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Incheon

Transport options from Jeonju to Incheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩30,140($23)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Train to Iksan Station, plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩65,520($50)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
₩104,835($80)
hourly488km (303 miles)
Bus
4hrs
₩24,900($19)
hourly263km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩35,380($27)
on demand217km (135 miles)

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Airports near Incheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Incheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Incheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Incheon