How to travel from Mungyeong to Taean, South Korea

The distance between Mungyeong and Taean is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mungyeong to Taean by bus, train, 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 Gimcheon Station, Dongdaegu Station then Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Ulsan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩146,770($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Taean.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance211km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mungyeong and Taean

There are several options for getting from Mungyeong to Taean by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Mungyeong and Taean is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Mungyeong and Taean by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mungyeong to Taean is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Mungyeong and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mungyeong and Taean. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mungyeong to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimcheon Station, Dongdaegu Station, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Mungyeong and Taean. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Mungyeong and Taean. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mungyeong to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju and Ulsan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ulsan Metropolitan City run regular bus services between Mungyeong and Taean. Buses run twice daily 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 Mungyeong to Taean. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Mungyeong and Taean. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mungyeong to Taean is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mungyeong and Taean

Transport options from Mungyeong to Taean
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
₩34,070($26)
5 times a day270km (168 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
₩48,485($37)
twice daily226km (140 miles)
Bus via Gyeongju4h 30m
₩40,625($31)
twice daily231km (144 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
₩146,770($110)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩41,935($32)
on demand211km (131 miles)

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Airports near Taean

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

ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Taean
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Taean
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Taean