There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Sanju by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
2h 55m₩51,193–102,279Bus via Jinan Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminalbus
4h 54m₩36,559–52,500Bus
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to jangsin universitybus
3h 34m₩42,000–61,732Drive 238.3 km
- Drive from Seoul to Sanjucar 238.3 km
2h 45m₩49,873–72,039Train via Iksan
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
- Take the train from Iksan Station to Imsil Stationtrain ITX-Maum Iksan / ...
3h 2m₩48,802–84,691
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Sanju is to bus via Jinan Bus Terminal which costs ₩36,000 - ₩55,000 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Sanju is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₩49,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Sanju. However, there are services departing from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal and arriving at jangsin university via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul station to Sanju station. However, there are services departing from Yongsan Station and arriving at Jeonju Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Seoul and Sanju is 299 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Sanju without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩110,000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Seoul to Sanju, including transfers.
Seoul to Sanju bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Sanju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Yongsan Station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Sanju is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₩50,000 - ₩110,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩42,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Sanju, South Korea?
Korail operates a train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩29,000–65,000 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, bus Tago operates a bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to jangsin university every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩17,000–31,000 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩29,000–65,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩29,000–40,000
- First Class
- ₩42,000–65,000
Train from Iksan Station to Imsil Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩7,500–11,000
- First Class
- ₩8,500–12,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeonju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩17,100–17,600
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩17,100–17,600
Train from Iksan Station to Imsil Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩3,400–3,800
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩3,400–3,800
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to jangsin university
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–31,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩24,000–31,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩21,300
- General
- ₩17,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩15,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩21,000–25,000
- Economy
- ₩15,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Sanju bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at jangsin university station.
Seoul to Sanju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Jeonju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Sanju is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Seoul to Sanju.
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