How to travel from Suncheon to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Dongducheon is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suncheon to Dongducheon by train, subway, 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 Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩103,525($79)
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Train via Gwangmyeong Station

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Dongducheon by train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩103,525 ($79).

The distance between Suncheon and Dongducheon is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (208 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Suncheon and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Dongducheon is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩103,525 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Dongducheon. 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 35m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Suncheon and Dongducheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Suncheon and Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Dongducheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suncheon and Dongducheon. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

How do I get from Suncheon to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Dongducheon

Transport options from Suncheon to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
₩103,525($79)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
₩87,800($67)
4 times a day439km (273 miles)
Train via Gwangmyeong Station + 2 similar
3h 35m
₩41,935($32)
every 2 hours406km (252 miles)
Train3h 35m
₩41,935($32)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Train via Pyeongtaek Staion6h 35m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours455km (283 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
₩74,695($57)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon