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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cheonan → Taebaek if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Cheonan Station.
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Take the bus to Cheongju.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | ₩22,275($17) | 6 times a week | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | ₩31,450($24) | once daily | 253km (157 miles) |
Bus via Dong Seoul Bus Terminal | 4h 40m | ₩39,315($30) | hourly | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | ₩41,935($32) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cheonan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.