How to travel from Pyeongchang to Taebaek, South Korea
The distance between Pyeongchang and Taebaek is around 82km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Pyeongchang to Taebaek by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taebaek → Pyeongchang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Yeongwol Station then take the train to Taebaek Station.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩36,690($28)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Taebaek.
- Duration1h 20m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₩85,180($65)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pyeongchang and Taebaek
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pyeongchang to Taebaek by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩85,180 ($65).
The distance between Pyeongchang and Taebaek is around 82km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Pyeongchang and Taebaek by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pyeongchang to Taebaek is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩85,180 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Pyeongchang and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pyeongchang and Taebaek. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taebaek. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pyeongchang and Taebaek. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taebaek. instead which will take 1h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pyeongchang to Taebaek. We recommend that you take a taxi to Yeongwol Station then take the train to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 82km (51 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pyeongchang to Taebaek is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pyeongchang and Taebaek
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Train | 1h 40m | ₩36,690($28) | every 4 hours | 92km (57 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 20m | ₩85,180($65) | on demand | 82km (51 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | ₩17,035($13) | on demand | 82km (51 miles) |
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Airports near Taebaek
The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Taebaek