How to travel from Taebaek to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Dongducheon is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Taebaek to Dongducheon by train, subway 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 then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Dongducheon by train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩51,105 ($39).

The distance between Taebaek and Dongducheon is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Taebaek and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Dongducheon is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩51,105 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Dongducheon. 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 35m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Taebaek and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 4 hours 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taebaek and Dongducheon. We recommend that you drive to Dongducheon-si. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Cheongnyangni Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Dongducheon. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

How do I get from Taebaek to Dongducheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Dongducheon

Transport options from Taebaek to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩51,105($39)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon