How to travel from Taebaek to Chuncheon, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Chuncheon is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Chuncheon 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 ChuncheonTaebaek if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Namchuncheon Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Gangneung

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Chuncheon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chuncheon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Chuncheon

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Chuncheon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩40,625 ($31).

The distance between Taebaek and Chuncheon is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Taebaek and Chuncheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Chuncheon is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩40,625 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Chuncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Chuncheon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Cheongnyangni Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Chuncheon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Chuncheon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Chuncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TxBus, bus Tago and Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terimnal run regular bus services between Taebaek and Chuncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m 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 Chuncheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Chuncheon. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Chuncheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon. 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 Taebaek and Chuncheon. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Chuncheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

How do I get from Taebaek to Chuncheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Chuncheon

Transport options from Taebaek to Chuncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
₩31,450($24)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus via Gangneung + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩28,830($22)
every 4 hours253km (157 miles)
Bus4h 30m
₩38,005($29)
hourly303km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩40,625($31)
on demand205km (127 miles)

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Airports near Chuncheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chuncheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Chuncheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Chuncheon