How to travel from Suncheon to Seongnam, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Seongnam is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suncheon to Seongnam by train, bus, car, plane and subway. 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 Taepyeong Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩41,935($32)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Seongnam.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Seongnam-si.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Seongnam

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Seongnam by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩90,420 ($69).

The distance between Suncheon and Seongnam is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Suncheon and Seongnam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Seongnam is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩90,420 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩20,965 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Seongnam. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Iksan Station, Suseo SRT and Suseo Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suncheon and Seongnam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Seongnam. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Suncheon and Seongnam. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs 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 Seongnam. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Taepyeong Station. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. 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 Seongnam. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Seongnam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₩41,935 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Seongnam

Transport options from Suncheon to Seongnam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
₩90,420($69)
every 30 mins372km (231 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
₩87,800($67)
4 times a day414km (257 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
₩41,935($32)
hourly351km (218 miles)
Train to Suwon Station4h 50m
₩20,965($16)
every 4 hours389km (242 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩31,450($24)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩62,900($48)
on demand320km (199 miles)

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Airports near Seongnam

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Seongnam