How to travel from Taebaek to Iksan, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Iksan is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Iksan by train, bus 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 Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩22,275($17)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Iksan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iksan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Iksan

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Iksan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Taebaek and Iksan is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Taebaek and Iksan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Iksan is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₩22,275 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Iksan, 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

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

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taebaek and Iksan. 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 Iksan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Iksan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Taebaek and Iksan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m 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 Iksan. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Iksan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Iksan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Iksan. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Iksan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₩22,275 ($17).

How do I get from Taebaek to Iksan

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Iksan

Transport options from Taebaek to Iksan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
₩22,275($17)
every 4 hours302km (187 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₩39,315($30)
once daily321km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₩61,590($47)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Iksan

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Iksan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Iksan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Iksan