How to travel from Tongyeong to Seongnam, South Korea
The distance between Tongyeong and Seongnam is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tongyeong to Seongnam 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 Seongnam → Tongyeong if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Suseo Station.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₩580,525($445)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩35,380($27)
Ko Bus
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.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₩64,210($49)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tongyeong and Seongnam
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tongyeong to Seongnam by bus, train, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩96,970 ($74).
The distance between Tongyeong and Seongnam is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Tongyeong and Seongnam by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tongyeong to Seongnam is to take the bus, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₩96,970 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Tongyeong and Seongnam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tongyeong and Seongnam. We recommend that you take the bus to Jinju then fly from Jinju (HIN) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Taepyeong Station. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tongyeong and Seongnam. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tongyeong to Seongnam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Dogok Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Ko Bus, TxBus, bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Tongyeong and Seongnam. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 35m 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 Seongnam. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Sasang Bus Terminal then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Taepyeong Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Seongnam is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam. 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 Tongyeong and Seongnam. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tongyeong to Seongnam is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tongyeong and Seongnam
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 60m | ₩580,525($445) | hourly | 522km (325 miles) |
| Bus to Jinju, plane and train | 3h 20m | ₩96,970($74) | every 30 mins | 412km (256 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | ₩68,145($52) | every 30 mins | 471km (293 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ₩124,490($95) | hourly | 549km (341 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ₩35,380($27) | hourly | 388km (241 miles) |
| Bus to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal(South Seoul) | 5h 10m | ₩34,070($26) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
| Bus via Jinju | 5h 20m | ₩32,760($25) | 4 times a day | 379km (235 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 20m | ₩64,210($49) | every 30 mins | 520km (323 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | ₩70,765($54) | on demand | 364km (226 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tongyeong and Seongnam
Bus companies
Ko Bus
bus Tago
TxBus
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Seoul Bus
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Seongnam
The following major airports near Seongnam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Seongnam
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Seongnam
Wonju Airport (WJU)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Seongnam