How to travel from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon by car, train, plane, bus and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩123,180($95)
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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon by car, train, plane, bus and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ₩83,870 ($64) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩53,730 ($41).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Yeongcheon and Hongcheon by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩53,730 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₩83,870 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yeongcheon and Hongcheon. We recommend that you drive to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) 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 Hongcheon. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon is to drive which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩53,730 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Hongcheon

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 10m
₩123,180($95)
4 times a day506km (314 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane and bus4h 30m
₩83,870($64)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane and bus4h 35m
₩123,180($95)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩53,730($41)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon