How to travel from Taebaek to Boryeong, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Boryeong is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Boryeong by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BoryeongTaebaek if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Jecheon Station

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Daecheon Station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju then Gongju and then to Boryeong.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
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Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Boryeong.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance329km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Boryeong

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Boryeong by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩64,210 ($49).

The distance between Taebaek and Boryeong is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Taebaek and Boryeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Boryeong is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₩64,210 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Boryeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Boryeong. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Boryeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Cheonan Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Boryeong. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Taebaek and Boryeong. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Boryeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Gongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Taebaek and Boryeong. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Boryeong. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheonan Station and then to Daecheon Station. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Boryeong is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Boryeong. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Taebaek and Boryeong. The distance is around 329km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Boryeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩27,520 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Boryeong

Transport options from Taebaek to Boryeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Jecheon Station + 1 similar
4h 55m
₩18,345($14)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Train5hrs
₩27,520($21)
6 times a week334km (207 miles)
Bus
6hrs
₩43,245($33)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
₩64,210($49)
on demand329km (204 miles)

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Airports near Boryeong

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Boryeong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Boryeong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Boryeong