How to travel from Seoul to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Jeonju is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
Operated by

Easy Ticket

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Jeonju by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Seoul and Jeonju is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Seoul and Jeonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Jeonju is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seoul to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seoul and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 2h 40m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Seoul and Jeonju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 40m 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeonju. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Seoul to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Jeonju

Transport options from Seoul to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
₩32,760($25)
hourly271km (168 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
₩20,965($16)
every 30 mins204km (127 miles)
Bus via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal3h 40m
₩24,900($19)
every 30 mins239km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩32,760($25)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju