How to travel from Suncheon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Suncheon and Taebaek is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Suncheon to Taebaek 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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Fly to Wonju (WJU), train

Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₩242,430($185)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gwangju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suncheon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Suncheon to Taebaek by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩38,005 ($29) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩76,005 ($58).

The distance between Suncheon and Taebaek is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Suncheon and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suncheon to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₩76,005 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Suncheon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩38,005 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suncheon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suncheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suncheon and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Taebaek. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suncheon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gwangju and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

bus Tago, Ko Bus, TxBus, Jeonbuk Express and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Suncheon and Taebaek. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 50m 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suncheon to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suncheon and Taebaek

Transport options from Suncheon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Wonju (WJU), train + 1 similar
4h 35m
₩242,430($185)
every 4 hours828km (514 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
₩119,250($90)
every 4 hours617km (383 miles)
Train
5hrs
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours447km (278 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
₩69,455($53)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Bus via Jeonju8h 40m
₩57,660($44)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
₩76,005($58)
on demand388km (241 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek