There are 4 ways to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu StationMugunghwa Iksan / ...
1h 11m₩27,112–64,097Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Gurye Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa
3h 51m₩10,353–15,100Drive 88.2 km
- Drive from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa88.2 km
1h 8m₩19,198–27,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa88.2 km
1h 8m₩130,000–160,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to bus which costs ₩10,000 - ₩16,000 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₩19,000 - ₩28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwaeomsa via Gurye Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Jeonju and Hwaeomsa is 104 km. The road distance is 88.2 km.
The best way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs ₩27,000 - ₩65,000.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, depart from Jeonju Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs ₩27,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩10,000 - ₩16,000 and takes 3h 51m.
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, arrive at Gurye Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Jeonju, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
Korail Mugunghwa operates a train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩5,100–6,300 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa via Gurye Bus Terminal and Hwaeomsa in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩5,100–6,300
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩5,100–5,400
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–16,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩9,500–14,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
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- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩13,000–38,000
- First Class
- ₩20,000–32,000
- Phone
- 063 270 1700
- Website
- jbexpress.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–13,100
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Road
- ₩8,000–12,000
- Website
- tour.gurye.go.kr
Bus from Gurye Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩2,000
- Schedules at
- gurye.go.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₩130,000–160,000
Jeonju Sarang Call
- Phone
- +82 63 223 1114
Jeonju Hanji Call
- Phone
- +82 63 221 1111
Jeonju Call
- Phone
- +82 63 252 2785
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