How to travel from Seongnam to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Seongnam and Yeongcheon is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Seongnam to Yeongcheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. 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.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the train to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩111,385($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seongnam and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Seongnam to Yeongcheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Seongnam and Yeongcheon is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Seongnam and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seongnam to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Seongnam and Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seongnam and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seongnam to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seongnam and Yeongcheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 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 Seongnam and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seongnam to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dongdaegu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seongnam and Yeongcheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Seonjeongneung Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the train to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Seongnam and Yeongcheon. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seongnam to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩36,690 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seongnam and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Seongnam to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩36,690($28)
hourly310km (193 miles)
Train via Suwon Station3hrs
₩31,450($24)
hourly313km (194 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
₩111,385($85)
every 20 mins427km (265 miles)
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane3h 30m
₩70,765($54)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train to Seonjeongneung Station, plane3h 45m
₩110,075($84)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
₩30,140($23)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand266km (165 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