How to travel from Yongin to Hongcheon, South Korea

The distance between Yongin and Hongcheon is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Yongin to Hongcheon by subway, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gangbyeon Station and then to Hongcheon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩15,725($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bokjeong Station then take the bus to Hongcheon.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩18,345($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩157,250($120)
Operated by

GG Call

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Drive

Drive to Hongcheon-gun.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yongin and Hongcheon

There are several options for getting from Yongin to Hongcheon by subway, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩15,725 ($12) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩157,250 ($120).

The distance between Yongin and Hongcheon is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Yongin and Hongcheon by subway and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yongin to Hongcheon is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₩157,250 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Yongin and Hongcheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩15,725 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yongin and Hongcheon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hongcheon-gun. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yongin and Hongcheon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yongin to Hongcheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangbyeon Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Seoul Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Yongin and Hongcheon. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yongin to Hongcheon. We recommend that you take the train to Bokjeong Station then take the bus to Hongcheon. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Hongcheon is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon. Yangyang International Airport (YNY) (YNY) 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 Yongin and Hongcheon. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yongin to Hongcheon is to take the underground and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ₩18,345 ($14).

How do I get from Yongin to Hongcheon

Compare travel optionsbetween Yongin and Hongcheon

Transport options from Yongin to Hongcheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
₩15,725($12)
every 30 mins144km (89 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 60m
₩18,345($14)
every 30 mins130km (81 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
₩157,250($120)
on demand126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
₩24,900($19)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Hongcheon

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

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Hongcheon
YNY
Yangyang International Airport (YNY)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Hongcheon
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Hongcheon