How to travel from Pyeongchang to Pocheon, South Korea

The distance between Pyeongchang and Pocheon is around 191km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Pocheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pocheon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then take the bus to Pocheon City Hall.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Pocheon-si.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance191km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Pocheon

There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Pocheon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Pyeongchang and Pocheon is around 191km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Pyeongchang and Pocheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Pocheon is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Pocheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Pocheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pocheon-si. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pyeongchang and Pocheon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pyeongchang to Pocheon. 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 3h 10m.

TxBus, Seoul Public Transportation and bus Tago run regular bus services between Pyeongchang and Pocheon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Pocheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pocheon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Pyeongchang and Pocheon. The distance is around 191km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Pocheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

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Transport options from Pyeongchang to Pocheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
₩18,345($14)
5 times a day201km (125 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
₩55,040($42)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
₩183,460($140)
on demand191km (118 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩38,005($29)
on demand191km (118 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