Trains to Seoul
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Seoul: Yeongdeungpo Station, Gaebong Station, Oryu-dong Station, Oksu Station, Guil Station, Yangwon Station, Seoul Station, Dongdaemun Station, Sindorim Station, Noryangjin Station, City Hall Station, Dongmyo Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Seoul
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Hwaseong-si | South Korea | 42 km (26 mi) | about 15 min |
| Seoul to Osan | South Korea | 47 km (29 mi) | about 17 min |
| Seoul to Chuncheon | South Korea | 75 km (46 mi) | about 27 min |
| Seoul to Cheonan | South Korea | 86 km (53 mi) | about 31 min |
| Seoul to Wŏnju | South Korea | 89 km (55 mi) | about 32 min |
| Seoul to Cheongju-si | South Korea | 113 km (70 mi) | about 41 min |
| Seoul to Daejeon | South Korea | 140 km (87 mi) | about 51 min |
| Seoul to Gangneung | South Korea | 168 km (104 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Seoul to Iksan | South Korea | 180 km (112 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Seoul to Gimcheon | South Korea | 190 km (118 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Seoul to Andong | South Korea | 191 km (118 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Seoul to Jeonju | South Korea | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Seoul to Busan | South Korea | 330 km (205 mi) | about 2 h |
| Seoul to Daegu | South Korea | 237 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Seoul to Gwangju | South Korea | 268 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Seoul to Ulsan | South Korea | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Seoul to Changwon | South Korea | 301 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Seoul have?
Yeongdeungpo Station, Gaebong Station, Oryu-dong Station, Oksu Station, Guil Station, Yangwon Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.