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Chuncheon: how to get there and around

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Chuncheon is a city of 284,855 people in South Korea (Gangwon-do), 92 m (302 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre. It has 5 railway stations on record, including Chuncheon Station.

Key facts

Population284,855
Elevation92 m (302 ft)
Area1,116 km²
Time zoneAsia/Seoul (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyWon (KRW)
Dialling code+82
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEKRCHC
Coordinates37.875, 127.734
Chuncheon

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Daylight in Chuncheon runs from about 9 h 35 min a day in late December to 14 h 51 min in late June (computed for 37.87° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Chuncheon is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 90 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 53 km).

Flights to Chuncheon: every airport, routes and times

By rail: stations on record include Chuncheon Station, Gimyujeong Station, Gangchon Station, Gulbongsan Station, Baegyang-ri Station. Trains to Chuncheon

Buses to Chuncheon · Driving and car hire

Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Addis Ababa.

Common questions

Which airport serves Chuncheon?

Yangyang International Airport (YNY), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Chuncheon?

About 284,855 people live in Chuncheon, across 1,116 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Chuncheon in?

Asia/Seoul, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Chuncheon?

The Won (KRW). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Chuncheon?

Seoul (75 km), Busan (329 km), Pyongyang (215 km), Incheon (102 km), Daegu (236 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.