How to travel from Seongnam to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Pyeongchang is around 136km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

TxBus

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train
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taxi
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Wangsimni Station and then to Dunnae Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance136km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Pyeongchang by subway, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩183,460 ($140).

The distance between Seongnam and Pyeongchang is around 136km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Seongnam and Pyeongchang by subway, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Pyeongchang is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩183,460 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seongnam and Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seongnam and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jamsil Station and Gangbyeon Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Wangsimni Station and then to Dunnae Station then take a taxi to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. 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 Seongnam and Pyeongchang. The distance is around 136km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Pyeongchang is to take the underground, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ₩57,660 ($44).

How do I get from Seongnam to Pyeongchang

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Transport options from Seongnam to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
₩23,590($18)
5 times a day165km (103 miles)
Train and Taxi
2h 15m
₩57,660($44)
every 3 hours192km (119 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
₩183,460($140)
on demand136km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
₩26,210($20)
on demand136km (84 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang