How to get to Jeonju
Jeonju is located in the southern part of Korea, and it takes about 2 hours from Seoul by KTX and about 3 hours by express bus.
From Seoul to Jeonju, it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes by KTX train and about 3 hours by express bus.
The fastest train leaves from Yongsan Station or Seoul Station.
The bus leaves from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Central City / Honam Line).
KTX Train(KTX Resrvation Site)
Travel time: about 1 hour 50 minutes
Departure: Yongsan Station or Seoul Station
Arrival: Jeonju Station
Price: about 34,000 KRW for a standard seat
Express Bus(Express Bus Resrvation Site)
Travel time: about 3 hours
Departure: Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Central City / Honam Line)
Arrival: Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
Price:
Standard: about 15,000 KRW
Deluxe: about 19,000–22,000 KRW
Premium: about 28,000 KRW
By Car
Travel time: about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
Distance: about 220 km
Route: usually by the Gyeongbu Expressway or Nonsan–Cheonan Expressway
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