How to travel from Seongnam to Taean, South Korea
The distance between Seongnam and Taean is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Seongnam to Taean by train, bus, car, subway, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taean → Seongnam if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₩131,045($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Taehwagang Station.
- Duration3hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩62,900($48)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Ulsan.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩51,105($39)
TxBus
Train and Bus
Take the train to Ulsan Station then take the bus to Onsan-eup Office.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩60,280($46)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Taean
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Taean by train, bus, car, subway, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩131,045 ($100).
The distance between Seongnam and Taean is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Seongnam and Taean by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Taean is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩131,045 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Taean, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩51,105 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Taean. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT, Singyeongju Station, Taehwagang Station and Namchang Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Taean. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Taean. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Taean. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangbyeon Station and Ulsan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
TxBus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Taean. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m 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 Taean. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Ulsan (USN). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Taean is Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Taean. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Taean is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩62,900 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Taean
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 25m | ₩131,045($100) | every 30 mins | 379km (236 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 3h 15m | ₩192,635($145) | every 30 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
| Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane | 3h 30m | ₩77,315($59) | every 30 mins | 443km (275 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 30m | ₩589,695($450) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | ₩62,900($48) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | ₩51,105($39) | every 4 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | ₩60,280($46) | hourly | 398km (247 miles) |
| Train to Ulsan Station, Bus | 4h 25m | ₩52,415($40) | twice daily | 397km (247 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | ₩70,765($54) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seongnam and Taean
Airlines
Air Busan
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Bus companies
Ulsan Metropolitan City
TxBus
Airports near Taean
The following major airports near Taean offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Taean
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Taean
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Taean