How to travel from Taebaek to Cheonan, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Cheonan is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Cheonan 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Cheonan.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Cheonan

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Cheonan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 35m. 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 ₩41,935 ($32).

The distance between Taebaek and Cheonan is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Taebaek and Cheonan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Cheonan is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩41,935 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Cheonan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Cheonan. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Cheonan. 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 3h 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Cheonan. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 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 Taebaek and Cheonan. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Cheonan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Taebaek and Cheonan. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs 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 Cheonan. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Cheonan is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cheonan. Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Cheonan. The distance is around 213km (132 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 Taebaek to Cheonan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Cheonan

Transport options from Taebaek to Cheonan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
₩22,275($17)
6 times a week245km (152 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
₩31,450($24)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal4h 40m
₩39,315($30)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩41,935($32)
on demand213km (132 miles)

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Airports near Cheonan

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cheonan
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Cheonan
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Cheonan