How to travel from Suwon to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Hwaseong is around 24km (15 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 21min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Suwon to Hwaseong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HwaseongSuwon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal and then to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩7,865($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Geumjeong Station and then to Sadang Station then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩2,620($2)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration21min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

GG Call

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration21min
  • Distance24km (15 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Hwaseong by subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the bus which costs around ₩2,620 ($2) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩36,690 ($28).

The distance between Suwon and Hwaseong is around 24km (15 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (10 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Suwon and Hwaseong by subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Hwaseong is to take a taxi which takes around 21min and will set you back approx ₩36,690 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩2,620 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Suwon and Hwaseong. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 21min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Suwon and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal, Seoul Univ. Station and Sadang Station Exit 4. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Gyung Gi Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Suwon and Hwaseong. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Geumjeong Station and then to Sadang Station then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon and Hwaseong. The distance is around 24km (15 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Hwaseong is to take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩2,620 ($2).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Hwaseong

Transport options from Suwon to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
₩7,865($6)
hourly106km (66 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 35m
₩2,620($2)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
21min
₩36,690($28)
on demand24km (15 miles)
Drive
21min
₩3,930($3)
on demand24km (15 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong