There are 4 ways to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminalbus
3h 45m₩48,697–66,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cheongnyangni Station to Jecheon Stationtrain KTX-Eum Seoul / ...
- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Gohan Stationtrain Mugunghwa Jecheon
4h 58m₩36,000–67,033Drive 224 km
- Drive from Seoul to Taebaeksancar 224 km
3h 5m₩47,689–68,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seoul to Taebaeksantaxi 224 km
3h 5m₩200,000–240,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan is to train which costs ₩36,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₩47,000 - ₩70,000.
The distance between Seoul and Taebaeksan is 243 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩70,000.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Seoul to Taebaeksan is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩36,000 - ₩70,000 and takes 4h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Taebaeksan is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Seoul to Taebaeksan.
There are four+ hotels available in Taebaeksan.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Taebaeksan, South Korea?
TxBus operates a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩22,000–36,000 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from City Hall Station to Taebaeksan via Cheongnyangni Station, Cheongnyangni Station, Jecheon Station, and Gohan Station in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Cheongnyangni Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–30,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩16,000–22,000
- First Class
- ₩21,000–30,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Cheongnyangni Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩8,710–8,750
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩8,710–8,750
Train from Jecheon Station to Gohan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,000–9,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩5,000–9,000
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩7,514
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Taebaek Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–36,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₩200,000–240,000
Kakao taxi
- Website
- kakaocorp.com
International Taxi
- Phone
- +82 1644 2255
- Website
- intltaxi.co.kr
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