How to travel from Taean to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Taean and Pyeongchang is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Taean to Pyeongchang by train, bus, 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 PyeongchangTaean if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩150,700($115)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩78,625($60)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩69,455($53)
Operated by

TxBus

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance319km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taean and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Taean to Pyeongchang by train, bus, car, plane, subway and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩69,455 ($53) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩61,590 ($47).

The distance between Taean and Pyeongchang is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Taean and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taean to Pyeongchang is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₩61,590 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Taean and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩69,455 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taean and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taean to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Namchang Station, Taehwagang Station and Jecheon Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Taean and Pyeongchang. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Taean and Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taean to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ulsan and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TxBus, bus Tago and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Taean and Pyeongchang. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you fly from Ulsan (USN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. 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 Taean and Pyeongchang. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taean to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩78,625 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taean and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Taean to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
₩150,700($115)
5 times a day521km (324 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5hrs
₩205,740($155)
5 times a day561km (349 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
₩96,970($74)
5 times a day584km (363 miles)
Train
4h 35m
₩78,625($60)
twice daily348km (216 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
₩69,455($53)
5 times a day527km (328 miles)
Bus via Gangneung7h 55m
₩73,385($56)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₩61,590($47)
on demand319km (198 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang