How to travel from Suncheon to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Jeonju is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 59min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Suncheon to Jeonju by train, bus, taxi and car. 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 Jeonju Station.

  • Duration59min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩117,940($90)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Jeonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 59min.

The distance between Suncheon and Jeonju is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 59min to get from Suncheon and Jeonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Jeonju is to take the train which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ₩13,105 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Jeonju. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Suncheon and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 59min.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Jeonju. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 59min, 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 Jeonju. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Suncheon and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 10m.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Suncheon and Jeonju. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 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 Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 59min.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Jeonju. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Jeonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

How do I get from Suncheon to Jeonju

Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Jeonju

Transport options from Suncheon to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
59min
₩13,105($10)
every 3 hours120km (75 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
₩19,655($15)
once daily127km (79 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
₩117,940($90)
on demand119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
₩23,590($18)
on demand119km (74 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Suncheon and Jeonju

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju