How to travel from Seongnam to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Jeonju is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

🚀 Fastest
1
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Suseo Station then Iksan Station and then to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Jeonju.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Cheongju Bus Terminal

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance197km (123 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Jeonju by subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩28,830 ($22).

The distance between Seongnam and Jeonju is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Seongnam and Jeonju by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Jeonju is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Jeonju. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Seoul Metro, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Seongnam and Jeonju. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seongnam and Jeonju. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seongnam to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Suseo Station then Iksan Station and then to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seongnam and Jeonju. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Jeonju is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

How do I get from Seongnam to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Jeonju

Transport options from Seongnam to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
₩28,830($22)
hourly231km (143 miles)
Train to Jeonju Station3h 35m
₩14,415($11)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
₩19,655($15)
hourly231km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
₩39,315($30)
on demand197km (123 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Seongnam and Jeonju

Train operators

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju