There are 4 ways to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
1h 10m₩29,096–66,097Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gurye Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsabus
3h 53m₩11,518–15,100Drive 88.2 km
- Drive from Jeonju to Hwaeomsacar 88.2 km
1h 7m₩15,020–21,696Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jeonju to Hwaeomsataxi 88.2 km
1h 7m₩140,000–170,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to bus which costs ₩11,000 - ₩16,000 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₩15,000 - ₩22,000.
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 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Jeonju station to Hwaeomsa station. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Station and arriving at Guryegu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
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 10m and costs ₩29,000 - ₩70,000.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa, including transfers.
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, depart from Jeonju Bus Terminal station.
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa train services, operated by Korail, depart from Jeonju Station.
The best way to get from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₩29,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩11,000 - ₩16,000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Jeonju, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩12,000–21,000 and the journey takes 59 min. 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 53m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–21,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩12,000–16,000
- First Class
- ₩14,000–21,000
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- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Website
- Korail
- Economy Class
- ₩6,100–6,300
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- SRT
Train from Jeonju Station to Guryegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–38,000
- Website
- SRT
- 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
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–13,100
- Schedules at
- jbexpress.co.kr
- Road
- ₩9,500–13,000
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by Jeonbuk Express, arrive at Gurye Bus Terminal station.
Jeonju to Hwaeomsa train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Guryegu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jeonju to Hwaeomsa is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Jeonju to Hwaeomsa.
There are 30+ hotels available in Hwaeomsa.