How to travel from Jeonju to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Jeonju and Yeongcheon is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Jeonju to Yeongcheon by train 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 Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jeonju and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Jeonju to Yeongcheon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Jeonju and Yeongcheon is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Jeonju and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jeonju to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Jeonju and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jeonju and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jeonju to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Jeonju and Yeongcheon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jeonju and Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jeonju to Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Dongdaegu Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jeonju to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jeonju and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Jeonju to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
₩32,760($25)
every 2 hours310km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩45,865($35)
on demand233km (145 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon