How to travel from Seoul to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Cheonan is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheonan.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩7,865($6)
Operated by

Ko Bus

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cheonan.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance86km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Cheonan by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩5,240 ($4) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩104,835 ($80).

The distance between Seoul and Cheonan is around 84km (52 miles).

It takes around 1hr to get from Seoul and Cheonan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Cheonan is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx ₩104,835 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩5,240 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Cheonan. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Seoul and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Seoul and Cheonan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Seoul and Cheonan. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Cheonan with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1hr.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seoul and Cheonan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seoul to Cheonan. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheonan. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Seoul and Cheonan. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Cheonan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩7,865 ($6).

How do I get from Seoul to Cheonan

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Cheonan

Transport options from Seoul to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
₩7,865($6)
every 15 mins84km (52 miles)
Train
1h 20m
₩5,240($4)
hourly96km (60 miles)
Taxi
56min
₩104,835($80)
on demand86km (53 miles)
Drive
56min
₩17,035($13)
on demand86km (53 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan