How to travel from Taebaek to Uijeongbu, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Uijeongbu is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Uijeongbu 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 and then to Cheongnyangni Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
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Drive

Drive to Uijeongbu-si.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Uijeongbu

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Uijeongbu by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 20m. 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 ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Taebaek and Uijeongbu is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Taebaek and Uijeongbu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Uijeongbu is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Uijeongbu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Uijeongbu. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Uijeongbu. 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 20m.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Uijeongbu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Uijeongbu. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Uijeongbu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and Pocheon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TxBus, Seoul Public Transportation and bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Uijeongbu. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 10m 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 Uijeongbu. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Cheongnyangni Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Uijeongbu is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Uijeongbu. 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 Uijeongbu. The distance is around 239km (149 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 Uijeongbu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Uijeongbu

Transport options from Taebaek to Uijeongbu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
₩32,760($25)
hourly295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩47,175($36)
on demand239km (149 miles)

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Airports near Uijeongbu

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Uijeongbu
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Uijeongbu
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Uijeongbu