How to travel from Wonju to Taebaek, South Korea

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Taebaek.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Wonjusi Call Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Taebaek

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Taebaek

Transport options from Wonju to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩11,795($9)
every 4 hours154km (96 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours211km (131 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₩170,355($130)
on demand131km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₩26,210($20)
on demand131km (81 miles)

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Airports near Taebaek

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Taebaek
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Taebaek
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Taebaek