The distance between Wonju and Jeonju is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Wonju to Jeonju by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Jeonju Station.
Take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Jeonju Station.
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Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and then to Jeonju.
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There are several options for getting from Wonju to Jeonju by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩47,175 ($36).
The distance between Wonju and Jeonju is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wonju and Jeonju by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wonju to Jeonju is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩47,175 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Wonju 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Jeonju. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seoul Station and Gwangmyeong Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Korail run train services between Wonju and Jeonju. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wonju and Jeonju. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Jeonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu). These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Ko Bus, Easy Ticket, bus Tago, Jeonbuk Express, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Wonju and Jeonju. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Jeonju. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Jeonju Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wonju and Jeonju. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Jeonju is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₩31,450 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | ₩41,935($32) | hourly | 375km (233 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | ₩117,940($90) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 4h 10m | ₩31,450($24) | every 30 mins | 306km (190 miles) |
Bus via Suwon | 4h 20m | ₩24,900($19) | hourly | 274km (170 miles) |
Bus via Cheongju | 4h 45m | ₩23,590($18) | twice daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ₩47,175($36) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
Ko Bus
Easy Ticket
bus Tago
Jeonbuk Express
Cheongju Bus Terminal
Asiana Airlines
Jin Air
The following major airports near Jeonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.