How to travel from Seoul to Yongin, South Korea

The distance between Seoul and Yongin is around 40km (25 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 30min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seoul to Yongin by bus, subway, 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 Yongin.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩3,930($3)
Operated by

Ko Bus

+ 1 others
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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Giheung Station and then to City Hall. Yongin Univ Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩5,240($4)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Yongin-si.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

Kakao taxi

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Yongin-si.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance40km (25 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seoul and Yongin

There are several options for getting from Seoul to Yongin by bus, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩3,930 ($3) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩52,415 ($40).

The distance between Seoul and Yongin is around 40km (25 miles).

It takes around 40min to get from Seoul and Yongin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Yongin is to take a taxi which takes around 30min and will set you back approx ₩52,415 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Seoul and Yongin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩3,930 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seoul and Yongin. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seoul to Yongin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dogok Station and Giheung Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Seoul Metro and Yongin Everline run train services between Seoul and Yongin. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Yongin. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Seoul and Yongin with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 40min.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Seoul and Yongin. Buses run hourly and take around 40min 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 Yongin. We recommend that you take the bus to Yongin. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Yongin is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Yongin. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Yongin. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seoul to Yongin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ₩3,930 ($3).

How do I get from Seoul to Yongin

Compare travel optionsbetween Seoul and Yongin

Transport options from Seoul to Yongin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
40min
₩3,930($3)
every 20 mins42km (26 miles)
Train
1hr
₩5,240($4)
every 30 mins47km (29 miles)
Taxi
30min
₩52,415($40)
on demand40km (25 miles)
Drive
30min
₩7,865($6)
on demand40km (25 miles)

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Airports near Yongin

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Yongin
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Yongin
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Yongin