How to travel from Suncheon to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Chuncheon is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Suncheon to Chuncheon 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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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩104,835($80)
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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)

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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and then to Chuncheon Express bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Chuncheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩104,835 ($80).

The distance between Suncheon and Chuncheon is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Suncheon and Chuncheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Chuncheon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩104,835 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Chuncheon. 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 3h 40m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Chuncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Chuncheon. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Central City Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Suncheon and Chuncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m 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 Chuncheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Namchuncheon Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Chuncheon. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Chuncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩49,795 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Chuncheon

Transport options from Suncheon to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
₩104,835($80)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 40m
₩224,085($170)
every 30 mins721km (448 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
₩89,110($68)
4 times a day487km (303 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
₩49,795($38)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Train via Gwangmyeong Station3h 40m
₩51,105($39)
every 2 hours452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
₩39,315($30)
hourly411km (255 miles)
Bus via Cheongju7h 10m
₩41,935($32)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
₩82,555($63)
on demand425km (264 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon