How to travel from Samgong to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Samgong and Hwaseong is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samgong to Hwaseong by train, bus, taxi, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Suwon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩87,800($67)
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Daejeon then Cheongju and then to Ansan.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Daejeon then take the train to Suwon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samgong and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Samgong to Hwaseong by train, bus, taxi, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩65,520 ($50) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Samgong and Hwaseong is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Samgong and Hwaseong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Samgong to Hwaseong is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Samgong and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩65,520 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Samgong and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Samgong to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yeongdong Station, Suwon Station and Yamok Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Samgong and Hwaseong. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Samgong and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Samgong to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Muju, Daejeon, Cheongju and Ansan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Samgong and Hwaseong. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samgong to Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Samgong and Hwaseong. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samgong to Hwaseong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩87,800 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Samgong and Hwaseong

Transport options from Samgong to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
₩87,800($67)
every 2 hours239km (148 miles)
Bus
4h 5m
₩72,075($55)
hourly255km (158 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
₩65,520($50)
hourly222km (138 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train2h 60m
₩65,520($50)
hourly222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩43,245($33)
on demand219km (136 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong