How to travel from Suwon to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Iksan is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Suwon to Iksan by subway, train 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 Jije Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩20,965($16)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Iksan by subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩20,965 ($16) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Suwon and Iksan is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Suwon and Iksan by subway and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Iksan is to take the underground and then take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ₩20,965 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Iksan, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then 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 Suwon and Iksan. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Suwon and Iksan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

Seoul Metro, Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suwon and Iksan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Suwon and Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Jije Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suwon to Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Jije Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Iksan is to take the underground and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ₩20,965 ($16).

How do I get from Suwon to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Iksan

Transport options from Suwon to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
₩20,965($16)
every 3 hours176km (109 miles)
Train to Iksan Station2h 20m
₩24,900($19)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩28,830($22)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan