The distance between Wonju and Taebaek is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wonju to Taebaek 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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Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Taebaek.
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Take a taxi to Taebaek.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Wonju to Taebaek by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).
The distance between Wonju and Taebaek is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Wonju and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wonju to Taebaek is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Taebaek. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Taebaek. 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 2hrs.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Wonju and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Taebaek. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
TxBus and Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Wonju and Taebaek. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Taebaek. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | ₩11,795($9) | every 4 hours | 154km (96 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | ₩23,590($18) | every 4 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 55m | ₩170,355($130) | on demand | 131km (81 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ₩26,210($20) | on demand | 131km (81 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.