How to travel from Sejong to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Yeongcheon is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sejong to Yeongcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu and then to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩235,880($180)
Operated by

Cheongju Simin Call

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sejong and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Yeongcheon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩10,485 ($8) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩19,655 ($15).

The distance between Sejong and Yeongcheon is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Sejong and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sejong to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩19,655 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩10,485 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sejong and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sejong to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Sejong and Yeongcheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Sejong and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sejong to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Sejong and Yeongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sejong to Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Sejong and Yeongcheon. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sejong to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

How do I get from Sejong to Yeongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Sejong to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 30m
₩19,655($15)
hourly195km (121 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station2h 50m
₩10,485($8)
every 4 hours213km (132 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station3h 5m
₩11,795($9)
every 2 hours230km (143 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
₩23,590($18)
hourly222km (138 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩235,880($180)
on demand185km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩36,690($28)
on demand185km (115 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon