How to travel from Taebaek to Mungyeong, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Mungyeong is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Taebaek to Mungyeong by train, bus, taxi 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 Yeongju Station and then to Jeomchon Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩9,175($7)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and then to Jeomchon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩48,485($37)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩124,490($95)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Mungyeong.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance125km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Mungyeong

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Mungyeong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩124,490 ($95).

The distance between Taebaek and Mungyeong is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Taebaek and Mungyeong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Mungyeong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩124,490 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Mungyeong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Mungyeong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Mungyeong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongbaeksan Station and Yeongju Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Mungyeong. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Mungyeong. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Mungyeong. 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 5h 30m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Taebaek and Mungyeong. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 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 Mungyeong. We recommend that you take the train to Yeongju Station and then to Jeomchon Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Mungyeong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Mungyeong. The distance is around 125km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Mungyeong is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩9,175 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Mungyeong

Transport options from Taebaek to Mungyeong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩9,175($7)
every 20 mins156km (97 miles)
Train via Jecheon Station3h 30m
₩14,415($11)
5 times a day213km (132 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
₩48,485($37)
hourly392km (243 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩124,490($95)
on demand125km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩24,900($19)
on demand125km (78 miles)

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Airports near Mungyeong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Mungyeong
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Mungyeong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Mungyeong