The distance between Yeosu and Taebaek is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Yeosu to Taebaek by train, 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 Taebaek → Yeosu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Yosu (RSU) to Wonju (WJU) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take the train to Osong Station then Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station.
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Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Taebaek.
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There are several options for getting from Yeosu to Taebaek by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩40,625 ($31) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩234,570 ($180).
The distance between Yeosu and Taebaek is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Yeosu and Taebaek by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yeosu to Taebaek is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₩234,570 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Yeosu and Taebaek, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩40,625 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yeosu and Taebaek. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Yeosu to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osong Station and Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yeosu and Taebaek. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yeosu and Taebaek. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yeosu to Taebaek. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busan Central Bus Termnal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Ko Bus, bus Tago, TxBus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Yeosu and Taebaek. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yeosu to Taebaek. We recommend that you fly from Yosu (RSU) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Taebaek Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Taebaek is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Taebaek. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Yeosu and Taebaek. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yeosu to Taebaek is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₩40,625 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Wonju (WJU), train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ₩234,570($180) | every 4 hours | 820km (510 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ₩111,385($85) | every 4 hours | 609km (378 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | ₩40,625($31) | every 4 hours | 472km (293 miles) |
Bus via Cheongju + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ₩58,970($45) | once daily | 474km (294 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | ₩56,350($43) | every 20 mins | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ₩76,005($58) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
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The following major airports near Taebaek offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.