How to travel from Uijeongbu to Jeonju, South Korea

The distance between Uijeongbu and Jeonju is around 239km (148 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 Uijeongbu to Jeonju by bus, subway, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JeonjuUijeongbu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Yongsan Station and then to Jeonju Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

TxBus

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Jeonju.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uijeongbu and Jeonju

There are several options for getting from Uijeongbu to Jeonju by bus, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 ₩47,175 ($36).

The distance between Uijeongbu and Jeonju is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Uijeongbu and Jeonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Uijeongbu to Jeonju is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Uijeongbu and Jeonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Uijeongbu and Jeonju. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Uijeongbu to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Seoul Metro, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Uijeongbu and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Uijeongbu and Jeonju. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Uijeongbu and Jeonju with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 30m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Uijeongbu and Jeonju. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uijeongbu to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the bus to Jeonju. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Jeonju is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Jeonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Uijeongbu and Jeonju. The distance is around 240km (149 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 Uijeongbu to Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩23,590 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Uijeongbu and Jeonju

Transport options from Uijeongbu to Jeonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
₩31,450($24)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩23,590($18)
5 times a day239km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₩47,175($36)
on demand240km (149 miles)

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Airports near Jeonju

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

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Jeonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Jeonju
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jeonju