How to travel from Wonju to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Icheon is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wonju to Icheon by bus, train, subway, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Yeoju and then to Icheon.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩7,865($6)
Operated by

TxBus

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Train

Take the train to Cheongnyangni Station then Imae Station and then to Icheon Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩14,415($11)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Icheon-si.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩72,075($55)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance55km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Icheon by bus, train, subway, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩7,865 ($6) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩72,075 ($55).

The distance between Wonju and Icheon is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (26 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Wonju and Icheon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Icheon is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx ₩72,075 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩7,865 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Icheon. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheongnyangni Station, Wangsimni Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail and Seoul Metro run train services between Wonju and Icheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Wonju and Icheon. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeoju. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

TxBus, bus Tago and KN Bus run regular bus services between Wonju and Icheon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Icheon. We recommend that you take the bus to Yeoju and then to Icheon. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Wonju and Icheon. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Icheon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₩7,865 ($6).

How do I get from Wonju to Icheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Icheon

Transport options from Wonju to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
₩7,865($6)
5 times a day57km (35 miles)
Train
2hrs
₩14,415($11)
hourly160km (99 miles)
Taxi
40min
₩72,075($55)
on demand55km (34 miles)
Drive
40min
₩11,795($9)
on demand55km (34 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon