How to travel from Seosan to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Seosan and Hongcheon is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance221km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seosan and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Seosan to Hongcheon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Seosan and Hongcheon is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Seosan and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seosan to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Seosan and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seosan and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seosan and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seosan to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, Konkuk University and Gangbyeon Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Seosan and Hongcheon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seosan to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Seosan and Hongcheon. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seosan to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seosan and Hongcheon

Transport options from Seosan to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
2h 55m
₩27,520($21)
every 30 mins215km (134 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal3h 10m
₩22,275($17)
4 times a day221km (137 miles)
Bus via Seongnam4hrs
₩30,140($23)
every 2 hours234km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩43,245($33)
on demand221km (137 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon