How to travel from Suwon to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Taebaek is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Suwon to Taebaek by bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Taebaek.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

TxBus

💰 Cheapest
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Taebaek by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Suwon and Taebaek is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Suwon and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Suwon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suwon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Suwon and Taebaek. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Suwon and Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yongin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Suwon and Taebaek. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m 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 Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Taebaek. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Suwon and Taebaek. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suwon to Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

How do I get from Suwon to Taebaek

Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Taebaek

Transport options from Suwon to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
₩32,760($25)
twice daily224km (139 miles)
Train
4h 10m
₩28,830($22)
6 times a week300km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩43,245($33)
on demand222km (138 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