How to travel from Taean to Hongcheon, South Korea
The distance between Taean and Hongcheon is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Taean to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane, subway and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hongcheon → Taean if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩144,150($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩62,900($48)
TxBus
Train and Bus
Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩73,385($56)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Hongcheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taean to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane, subway and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩58,970 ($45) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the underground and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩144,150 ($110).
The distance between Taean and Hongcheon is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Taean and Hongcheon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taean to Hongcheon is to fly, then take the underground and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩144,150 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩58,970 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taean and Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taean and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
TxBus run regular bus services between Taean and Hongcheon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taean to Hongcheon. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Gangbyeon Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Taean and Hongcheon. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Hongcheon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₩74,695 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Hongcheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 20m | ₩144,150($110) | every 30 mins | 459km (285 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | ₩199,185($150) | every 30 mins | 499km (310 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | ₩90,420($69) | every 30 mins | 522km (325 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | ₩62,900($48) | every 4 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ₩73,385($56) | hourly | 505km (314 miles) |
| Train to Singyeongju Station, bus | 4h 20m | ₩76,005($58) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 4h 45m | ₩74,695($57) | hourly | 490km (304 miles) |
| Train to Singyeongju Station, Bus | 5h 45m | ₩58,970($45) | every 20 mins | 407km (253 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | ₩72,075($55) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taean and Hongcheon
Airlines
Air Busan
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Bus companies
Ulsan Metropolitan City
TxBus
Gyeongju Bus Terminal
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Hongcheon
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon