How to travel from Yangsan to Taebaek, South Korea

The distance between Yangsan and Taebaek is around 281km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Yangsan to Taebaek by bus 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 Gyeongju and then to Taebaek.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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Drive

Drive to Taebaek.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yangsan and Taebaek

There are several options for getting from Yangsan to Taebaek by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Yangsan and Taebaek is around 281km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Yangsan and Taebaek by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yangsan to Taebaek is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Yangsan and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yangsan and Taebaek. We recommend that you drive to Taebaek. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yangsan and Taebaek. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yangsan to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju and Pohang. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Gyeongju Bus Terminal and bus Tago run regular bus services between Yangsan and Taebaek. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yangsan to Taebaek. We recommend that you take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Taebaek. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Yangsan and Taebaek. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yangsan to Taebaek is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Transport options from Yangsan to Taebaek
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
₩40,625($31)
4 times a day281km (174 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩57,660($44)
on demand293km (182 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