How to travel from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HwaseongYeongcheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Hapjeong Station and then to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩440,305($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩30,140($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gwangmyeong Station then take a taxi to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩82,555($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hwaseong-si.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩30,140 ($23) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩82,555 ($63).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Yeongcheon and Hwaseong by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩82,555 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩30,140 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Gwangmyeong Station then take a taxi to Hwaseong-si. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yeongcheon and Hwaseong. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Seoul Nat'l Univ. Education Station and Sadang Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Yeongcheon and Hwaseong. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Yeongcheon to Hwaseong. We recommend that you take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hwaseong is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Yeongcheon and Hwaseong. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₩82,555 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Hwaseong

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Hwaseong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
₩440,305($335)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 40m
₩110,075($84)
4 times a day453km (282 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
₩30,140($23)
every 20 mins334km (207 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 30m
₩82,555($63)
hourly331km (205 miles)
Train and Bus3h 30m
₩39,315($30)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
₩57,660($44)
on demand292km (182 miles)

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Airports near Hwaseong

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Hwaseong
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Hwaseong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hwaseong