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There are 3 ways to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju by train, subway, bus or car

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Train  •  3h 14m

  1. Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station KTX Seoul / ...

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Subway, bus  •  3h 53m

  1. Take the subway from Hwajeong Station to Express Bus Terminal Station 3-Orange
  2. Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Jeonju

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Drive  •  2h 32m

  1. Drive from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju 229.8 km
Hwajeong Station → Jeonju
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Yes, travel within South Korea is currently allowed.

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

  • Face masks are mandatory
  • There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
  • Observe COVID-19 safety rules

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Jeonju is 1339.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Jeonju is mandatory.

The social distance requirement in Jeonju is 2 metres.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1339.

Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju is to subway and bus which costs ₩14,000 - ₩24,000 and takes 3h 53m.

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The quickest way to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju is to drive which costs ₩44,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 2h 32m.

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No, there is no direct train from Hwajeong Station station to Jeonju station. However, there are services departing from Hwajeong Station and arriving at Jeonju Station via Daegok Station and Yongsan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

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The distance between Hwajeong Station and Jeonju is 204 km. The road distance is 229.8 km.

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The best way to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ₩15,000 - ₩40,000.

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It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju, including transfers.

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Hwajeong Station to Jeonju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.

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Hwajeong Station to Jeonju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Jeonju Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Hwajeong Station to Jeonju is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju.

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Map of how to get from Hwajeong Station to Jeonju.
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  • Distance: 203.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Hwajeong Station, South Korea and Jeonju, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩24,000 - ₩37,000 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 5 times a day.

Train operators
Korail
Phone
+82 1544 7777
Website
letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station
Ave. Duration
1h 48m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
₩24,000 - ₩37,000
Website
https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
Standing
₩24,000 - ₩34,000
Economy
₩26,000 - ₩37,000
First Class
₩39,000 - ₩55,000
Korail Mugunghwa
Website
letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
₩13,000 - ₩16,000
Website
http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfTicketSearch.do
Standing/Non-reserved
₩13,000 - ₩13,400
Economy Class
₩15,000 - ₩16,000
Seoul Metro
Phone
+82 1577 1234
Website
seoulmetro.co.kr
Subway from Hwajeong Station to Express Bus Terminal Station
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
₩1,700 - ₩2,200
Schedules at
seoulmetro.co.kr
Bus operators
Easy Ticket
Phone
+82 1644 9030
Website
hticket.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Jeonju
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
₩13,000 - ₩21,000
Schedules at
hticket.co.kr
Excellent Express
₩20,100
Economy Express
₩13,800

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