How to travel from Seoul to Hongcheon, South Korea
The distance between Seoul and Hongcheon is around 88km (55 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Seoul to Hongcheon by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hongcheon → Seoul if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration1hr
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₩11,795($9)
TxBus
Taxi
Take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun.
- Duration1h 10m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₩124,490($95)
Kakao taxi
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Hongcheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seoul to Hongcheon by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 1hr.
The distance between Seoul and Hongcheon is around 88km (55 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (51 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Seoul and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seoul to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ₩11,795 ($9).
The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Seoul and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 1hr.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seoul and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Hongcheon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.
TxBus run regular bus services between Seoul and Hongcheon. Buses run every 30 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 Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Seoul and Hongcheon. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Hongcheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 1hr | ₩11,795($9) | every 30 mins | 88km (55 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 10m | ₩124,490($95) | on demand | 98km (61 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | ₩19,655($15) | on demand | 98km (61 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seoul and Hongcheon
Bus companies
TxBus
Airports near Hongcheon
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon