How to travel from Seoul to Mungyeong, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Mungyeong is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seoul to Mungyeong 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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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeomchon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Ko Bus

+ 1 others
2
3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Daejeon Station then Gimcheon Station and then to Jeomchon Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩27,520($21)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩222,775($170)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

+ 1 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Mungyeong

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Mungyeong by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩222,775 ($170).

The distance between Seoul and Mungyeong is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Seoul and Mungyeong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Mungyeong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩222,775 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Mungyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Mungyeong. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seoul to Mungyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Daejeon Station and Gimcheon Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seoul and Mungyeong. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Mungyeong. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Mungyeong with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seoul and Mungyeong. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 10m 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 Mungyeong. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeomchon. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Mungyeong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Mungyeong. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Mungyeong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₩17,035 ($13).

How do I get from Seoul to Mungyeong

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Mungyeong

Transport options from Seoul to Mungyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
₩17,035($13)
every 20 mins177km (110 miles)
Train
3h 20m
₩27,520($21)
5 times a day307km (191 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩222,775($170)
on demand178km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩35,380($27)
on demand178km (111 miles)

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Airports near Mungyeong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Mungyeong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Mungyeong