How to travel from Yeongcheon to Icheon, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Icheon is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Icheon by train, subway, bus, 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

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station, Suseo SRT then Imae Station and then to Icheon Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Dongdaegu Station, plane and bus

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station then fly from Daegu (TAE) to Incheon (ICN) then take the bus to Suseo Station then take the train to Imae Station and then to Icheon Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩448,170($340)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seoul Express Bus Terminal and then to Icheon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Icheon-si.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Icheon

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Icheon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Icheon is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Yeongcheon and Icheon by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Icheon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Icheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Icheon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dongdaegu Station, Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Imae Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway, Seoul Metro and Korail run train services between Yeongcheon and Icheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Yeongcheon and Icheon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeongcheon to Icheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Yeongcheon and Icheon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m 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 Icheon. We recommend that you take the train to Pohong Station then fly from Pohang (KPO) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the bus to Icheon. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Icheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Icheon. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) 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 Icheon. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Icheon is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Icheon

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Icheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩38,005($29)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train via Dongdaegu Station3h 35m
₩32,760($25)
every 3 hours345km (214 miles)
Train to Dongdaegu Station, plane and bus + 3 similar
3h 25m
₩448,170($340)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
₩114,010($87)
4 times a day461km (286 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane and bus4h 10m
₩68,145($52)
hourly540km (335 miles)
Train to Singyeongju Station, plane and bus4h 20m
₩107,455($82)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
₩31,450($24)
every 20 mins338km (210 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
₩44,555($34)
on demand228km (141 miles)

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Airports near Icheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Icheon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Icheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Icheon