How to travel from Tongyeong to Hongcheon, South Korea
The distance between Tongyeong and Hongcheon is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hongcheon → Tongyeong if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Jinju, plane
Take the bus to Jinju then fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩110,075($84)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Hongcheon.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩48,485($37)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then take the train to Suseo SRT then take the bus to Hongcheon.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₩74,695($57)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tongyeong and Hongcheon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Hongcheon by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩110,075 ($84).
The distance between Tongyeong and Hongcheon is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Tongyeong and Hongcheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Hongcheon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₩110,075 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Jinju then fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Konkuk University and Gangbyeon Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Hongcheon. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tongyeong to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Tongyeong and Hongcheon. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Hongcheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tongyeong and Hongcheon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Jinju, plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ₩110,075($84) | every 30 mins | 492km (305 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ₩81,245($62) | every 30 mins | 551km (342 miles) |
| Bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal, plane | 4h 60m | ₩587,075($450) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | ₩137,595($105) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 5h 25m | ₩48,485($37) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
| Bus via Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal(South Seoul) | 5h 60m | ₩47,175($36) | hourly | 469km (292 miles) |
| Bus via Jinju | 6h 30m | ₩39,315($30) | 4 times a day | 440km (274 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 25m | ₩74,695($57) | every 30 mins | 610km (379 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ₩79,935($61) | on demand | 410km (255 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tongyeong and Hongcheon
Bus companies
Ko Bus
TxBus
bus Tago
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Airport Limousine Korea
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Hongcheon
The following major airports near Hongcheon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon