How to travel from Seoul to Yeosu, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Yeosu is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Seoul to Yeosu by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
Operated by

Jin Air

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train
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Train

Take the train to Yeocheon Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩47,175($36)
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Bus

Take the bus to Yeosu.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩34,070($26)
Operated by

Easy Ticket

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Drive

Drive to Yeosu.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Yeosu

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Yeosu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩34,070 ($26) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩90,420 ($69).

The distance between Seoul and Yeosu is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Seoul and Yeosu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Yeosu is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₩90,420 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩34,070 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Yeosu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seoul to Yeosu. 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 45m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Seoul and Yeosu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Yeosu. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seoul to Yeosu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Seoul and Yeosu. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seoul and Yeosu. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and arrive at Yosu (RSU). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seoul and Yeosu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Jin Air and Asiana Airlines fly between Seoul and Yeosu. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Yosu (RSU). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Seoul to Yeosu typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) and and arrive into Yosu (RSU).

The closest major airport to Yeosu is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Yeosu. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Yeosu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩47,175 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Yeosu

Transport options from Seoul to Yeosu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
₩90,420($69)
every 10 mins343km (213 miles)
Train
2h 45m
₩47,175($36)
hourly387km (241 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩34,070($26)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Bus via Gwangju4h 50m
₩44,555($34)
every 30 mins406km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₩55,040($42)
on demand341km (212 miles)

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Airports near Yeosu

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Yeosu
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Yeosu
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Yeosu