How to travel from Suncheon to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Icheon is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suncheon to Icheon 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 Bus

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩100,905($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Iksan Station and then to Suseo SRT.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance310km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Icheon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩100,905 ($77).

The distance between Suncheon and Icheon is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Suncheon and Icheon 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 Icheon is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₩100,905 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Icheon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suncheon and Icheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Icheon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Icheon. 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 4h 40m.

Easy Ticket, Ko Bus, bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Suncheon and Icheon. Buses run hourly 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 Icheon. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Icheon. The distance is around 310km (192 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 Icheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Icheon

Transport options from Suncheon to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩100,905($77)
every 30 mins406km (252 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
₩85,180($65)
4 times a day448km (279 miles)
Train
3h 25m
₩45,865($35)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
₩35,380($27)
hourly374km (232 miles)
Bus via Gwangju6h 15m
₩40,625($31)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩60,280($46)
on demand310km (192 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon