How to travel from Wonju to Sejong, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Sejong is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wonju to Sejong by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jochiwon Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
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Bus via Yeoju

Take the bus to Yeoju and then to Cheongju.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩13,105($10)
Operated by

TxBus

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Sejong.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Sejong

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Sejong by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩13,105 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Wonju and Sejong is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Wonju and Sejong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Sejong is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Sejong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩13,105 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Sejong. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Wonju and Sejong. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Sejong. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Sejong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal(Gyeongbu) and Cheongju Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Wonju and Sejong. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 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 Sejong. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Jochiwon Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Sejong is Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Sejong. Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) 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 Wonju and Sejong. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Sejong is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₩13,105 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Sejong

Transport options from Wonju to Sejong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
₩13,105($10)
every 4 hours180km (112 miles)
Bus via Yeoju + 1 similar
3hrs
₩13,105($10)
twice daily153km (95 miles)
Bus3h 25m
₩23,590($18)
every 30 mins240km (149 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
₩170,355($130)
on demand141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
₩27,520($21)
on demand141km (88 miles)

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Airports near Sejong

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

CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Sejong
KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Sejong
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Sejong