How to travel from Taebaek to Yeongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Yeongcheon is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Yeongcheon 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 Yeongcheon Station.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
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Bus

Take the bus to Andong and then to Dongdaegu.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
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Drive

Drive to Yeongcheon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Yeongcheon

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Yeongcheon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 4h 5m. 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 Yeongcheon is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Taebaek and Yeongcheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Yeongcheon 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 Yeongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Yeongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Taebaek and Yeongcheon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Yeongcheon. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

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

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Taebaek and Yeongcheon. 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 Yeongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Yeongcheon Station. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Yeongcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) 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 Yeongcheon. The distance is around 206km (128 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 Yeongcheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ₩15,725 ($12).

How do I get from Taebaek to Yeongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Yeongcheon

Transport options from Taebaek to Yeongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
₩15,725($12)
twice daily283km (176 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
₩30,140($23)
once daily230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩40,625($31)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Yeongcheon

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

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Yeongcheon
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Yeongcheon
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Yeongcheon