How to travel from Yeongcheon to Yeosu, South Korea

The distance between Yeongcheon and Yeosu is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yeongcheon to Yeosu 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.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩26,210($20)

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Drive

Drive to Yeosu.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yeongcheon and Yeosu

There are several options for getting from Yeongcheon to Yeosu by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩26,210 ($20) and will take around 3h 20m. 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 ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Yeongcheon and Yeosu is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Yeongcheon and Yeosu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yeongcheon to Yeosu is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Yeongcheon and Yeosu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩26,210 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeongcheon and Yeosu. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yeongcheon to Yeosu. 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 30m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yeongcheon and Yeosu. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Yeosu. We recommend that you drive to Yeosu. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeongcheon to Yeosu. We recommend that you take the train to Osong Station and then to Yeocheon Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Yeosu is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Yeosu. Sacheon Airport (HIN) (HIN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) 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 Yeosu. The distance is around 251km (156 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 Yeosu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₩48,485 ($37).

How do I get from Yeongcheon to Yeosu

Compare travel optionsbetween Yeongcheon and Yeosu

Transport options from Yeongcheon to Yeosu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Jinju Station + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩26,210($20)
4 times a day281km (175 miles)
Train3h 30m
₩48,485($37)
every 3 hours455km (283 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Yeosu

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

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Yeosu
HIN
Sacheon Airport (HIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Yeosu
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Yeosu