How to travel from Pohang to Jecheon, South Korea

The distance between Pohang and Jecheon is around 231km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pohang to Jecheon by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JecheonPohang if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station and then to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
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bus Tago

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Teisen.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance231km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pohang and Jecheon

There are several options for getting from Pohang to Jecheon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩27,520 ($21) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Pohang and Jecheon is around 231km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Pohang and Jecheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pohang to Jecheon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Pohang and Jecheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩27,520 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pohang and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pohang to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Pohang and Jecheon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Pohang and Jecheon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pohang to Jecheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Pohang and Jecheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pohang to Jecheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Jecheon. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jecheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 41km (25 miles) from Jecheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Pohang and Jecheon. The distance is around 231km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pohang to Jecheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pohang and Jecheon

Transport options from Pohang to Jecheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₩34,070($26)
every 4 hours361km (224 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩27,520($21)
hourly265km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩44,555($34)
on demand231km (143 miles)

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Airports near Jecheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Jecheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Jecheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Jecheon