How to travel from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon by train, subway, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩116,630($89)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Seoul Station and then to Dongducheon jungang Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩40,625($31)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dongducheon-si.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon by train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩19,655 ($15) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩116,630 ($89).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Yeongcheon and Dongducheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩116,630 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩19,655 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yeongcheon and Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon. We recommend that you take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Dongducheon jungang Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dongducheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Yeongcheon and Dongducheon. The distance is around 317km (197 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 Yeongcheon to Dongducheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Dongducheon

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Dongducheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
₩116,630($89)
4 times a day451km (280 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane3h 30m
₩70,765($54)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane3h 40m
₩110,075($84)
hourly471km (292 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
₩433,755($330)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
₩40,625($31)
hourly366km (227 miles)
Train to Cheongnyangni Station4h 45m
₩19,655($15)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
₩61,590($47)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Dongducheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Dongducheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Dongducheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Dongducheon