How to travel from Yongin to Suncheon, South Korea

The distance between Yongin and Suncheon is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yongin to Suncheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Giheung Station then Suwon Station and then to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩90,420($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Suncheon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated by

Easy Ticket

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Suncheon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yongin and Suncheon

There are several options for getting from Yongin to Suncheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩32,760 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩90,420 ($69).

The distance between Yongin and Suncheon is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Yongin and Suncheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yongin to Suncheon is to take the underground, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₩90,420 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Yongin and Suncheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩32,760 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yongin and Suncheon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yongin to Suncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Giheung Station, Suseo Station, Suseo SRT and Iksan Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Yongin and Suncheon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yongin and Suncheon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yongin to Suncheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seoul Express Bus Terminal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Easy Ticket, TxBus, Ko Bus and bus Tago run regular bus services between Yongin and Suncheon. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 20m 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 Suncheon. We recommend that you take the train to Giheung Station then Suwon Station and then to Yeongdeungpo Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Yongin and Suncheon. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yongin to Suncheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yongin and Suncheon

Transport options from Yongin to Suncheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
₩90,420($69)
every 30 mins408km (253 miles)
Train to Giheung Station, plane3h 25m
₩89,110($68)
4 times a day450km (280 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
₩73,385($56)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Train
3h 20m
₩43,245($33)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
₩32,760($25)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Bus via Daejeon5h 20m
₩39,315($30)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩58,970($45)
on demand299km (186 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