How to travel from Jeonju to Pocheon, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Pocheon is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jeonju to Pocheon by train, subway, 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 Pocheon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Suseo SRT, Bus

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Pocheon

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Pocheon by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩27,520 ($21).

The distance between Jeonju and Pocheon is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jeonju and Pocheon by train, subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Pocheon is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩27,520 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Pocheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jeonju and Pocheon. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Pocheon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jeonju and Pocheon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jeonju to Pocheon. 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 55m.

Easy Ticket, Seoul Public Transportation, bus Tago and Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Jeonju and Pocheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m 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 Pocheon. We recommend that you take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Uijeongbu Station then take the bus to Pocheon City Hall. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Pocheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pocheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Pocheon. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Pocheon is to take the train, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩30,140 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Pocheon

Transport options from Jeonju to Pocheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
₩20,965($16)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Bus to Uijeongbu3h 55m
₩26,210($20)
every 4 hours262km (163 miles)
Train to Suseo SRT, Bus + 2 similar
2h 50m
₩27,520($21)
hourly283km (176 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station, bus3h 20m
₩31,450($24)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Train and Bus3h 20m
₩30,140($23)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
₩52,415($40)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Pocheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pocheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
83km (51 miles) from Pocheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Pocheon