How to travel from Seosan to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Seosan and Iksan is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Gunsan.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

TxBus

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Boryeong then take the train to Iksan Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Seosan Call

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seosan and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Seosan to Iksan by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Seosan and Iksan is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Seosan and Iksan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seosan to Iksan is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Seosan and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩3,930 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seosan and Iksan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Iksan. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seosan and Iksan. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seosan to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gunsan. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Seosan and Iksan. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 20m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the bus to Gunsan. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Seosan and Iksan. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seosan to Iksan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

How do I get from Seosan to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Seosan and Iksan

Transport options from Seosan to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
₩15,725($12)
every 3 hours140km (87 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 10m
₩3,930($3)
every 3 hours129km (80 miles)
Taxi
1h 30m
₩170,355($130)
on demand130km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
₩20,965($16)
on demand130km (81 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan