How to travel from Suncheon to Asan, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Asan is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Suncheon to Asan 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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Train

Take the train to Cheonan Asan Station.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩110,075($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Asan.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Asan

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Asan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩24,900 ($19) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩31,450 ($24).

The distance between Suncheon and Asan is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Suncheon and Asan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Asan is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ₩31,450 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Asan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩24,900 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Asan. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheonan Asan Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Asan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Suncheon and Asan. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Asan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Cheonan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Suncheon and Asan. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Asan. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Cheonan Asan Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Asan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Asan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Suncheon and Asan. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Asan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

How do I get from Suncheon to Asan

Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Asan

Transport options from Suncheon to Asan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
₩31,450($24)
every 3 hours274km (170 miles)
Train via Iksan Station3h 45m
₩24,900($19)
every 3 hours288km (179 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 30m
₩110,075($84)
every 30 mins457km (284 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
₩26,210($20)
once daily297km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₩47,175($36)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Asan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Asan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Asan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Asan