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.
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 from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take the bus to Gwangju then Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Taebaek.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Wonju (WJU), train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | ₩242,430($185) | every 4 hours | 828km (514 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | ₩119,250($90) | every 4 hours | 617km (383 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | ₩38,005($29) | every 4 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | ₩69,455($53) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus via Jeonju | 8h 40m | ₩57,660($44) | once daily | 457km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ₩76,005($58) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
bus Tago
Ko Bus
TxBus
Jeonbuk Express
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.