How to travel from Yeongcheon to Suncheon, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Suncheon is around 248km (154 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 Suncheon by train 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 via Jinju Station

Take the train to Jinju Station and then to Suncheon Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)

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Drive

Drive to Suncheon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Suncheon

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Suncheon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. 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 ₩48,485 ($37).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Suncheon is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Yeongcheon and Suncheon 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 Suncheon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₩48,485 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Suncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Suncheon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

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

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yeongcheon and Suncheon. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Suncheon. We recommend that you drive to Suncheon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Suncheon is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Suncheon. Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Suncheon. The distance is around 248km (154 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 Suncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

How do I get from Yeongcheon to Suncheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Suncheon

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Suncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Jinju Station + 1 similar
3hrs
₩23,590($18)
4 times a day256km (159 miles)
Train3h 15m
₩45,865($35)
every 3 hours430km (267 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₩48,485($37)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Suncheon

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Suncheon
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Suncheon
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Suncheon