The distance between Suncheon and Hwaseong is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Suncheon to Hwaseong by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station.
Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Hwaseong by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ₩81,245 ($62) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩83,870 ($64).
The distance between Suncheon and Hwaseong is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Suncheon and Hwaseong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Hwaseong is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩83,870 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩81,245 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gwangmyeong Station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Korail run train services between Suncheon and Hwaseong. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Suncheon and Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Gwangmyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suncheon to Hwaseong. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Suncheon and Hwaseong. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Hwaseong is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₩83,870 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | ₩83,870($64) | every 2 hours | 371km (231 miles) |
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ₩96,970($74) | hourly | 399km (248 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | ₩81,245($62) | 4 times a day | 441km (274 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ₩58,970($45) | on demand | 301km (187 miles) |
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