The distance between Pyeongchang and Jeonju is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Jeonju by train, 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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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Jeonju Station.
Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Jeonju.
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There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Jeonju by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).
The distance between Pyeongchang and Jeonju is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Pyeongchang and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Jeonju is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Jeonju. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pyeongchang to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pyeongchang Station, Seoul Station and Gwangmyeong Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Korail run train services between Pyeongchang and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pyeongchang and Jeonju. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongchang to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
TxBus, Easy Ticket, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Pyeongchang and Jeonju. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station and then to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pyeongchang and Jeonju. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₩83,870 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | ₩83,870($64) | hourly | 459km (285 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | ₩39,315($30) | 5 times a day | 358km (222 miles) |
Bus via Wonju | 7h 40m | ₩35,380($27) | 4 times a day | 377km (235 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩53,730($41) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
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Easy Ticket
bus Tago
Cheongju Bus Terminal
The following major airports near Jeonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.