How to travel from Suwon to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Suwon and Yeongcheon is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Suwon to Yeongcheon by train, subway, 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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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Pohang (KPO) then take the train to Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩110,075($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suwon and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Suwon to Yeongcheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Suwon and Yeongcheon is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Suwon to Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩28,830 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Suwon and Yeongcheon, 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Suwon to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, Seoul Metro and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Suwon and Yeongcheon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Suwon to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Dongdaegu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Suwon and Yeongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Daegu (TAE). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 269km (167 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 Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩28,830 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Suwon and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Suwon to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
₩28,830($22)
every 3 hours279km (173 miles)
Train via Jije Station2h 25m
₩30,140($23)
hourly281km (175 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station2h 35m
₩34,070($26)
twice daily324km (202 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩110,075($84)
every 20 mins441km (274 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 55m
₩427,200($325)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩28,830($22)
hourly303km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩52,415($40)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon