How to travel from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩55,040($42)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Wonju Station then take the bus to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
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Drive

Drive to Pyeongchang.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩44,555 ($34).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩44,555 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Pyeongchang. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Pyeongchang. We recommend that you drive to Pyeongchang. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Pyeongchang is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang. 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 Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩55,040 ($42).

How do I get from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang

Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Pyeongchang

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Pyeongchang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
₩55,040($42)
twice daily229km (142 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 30m
₩31,450($24)
twice daily316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩44,555($34)
on demand225km (140 miles)

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Airports near Pyeongchang

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Pyeongchang
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Pyeongchang
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Pyeongchang