The 11 Best Day Trips from Chuncheon

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from Chuncheon, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Suwon. The closest is Uijeongbu-si, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Chuncheon

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-west of Chuncheon

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Chuncheon

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-west of Chuncheon
  4. 4

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Chuncheon

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  5. 5

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Chuncheon
  6. 6

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Chuncheon

    Known for 광명동굴.

  7. 7

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Chuncheon
  8. 8

    Anyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Chuncheon
  9. 9

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Chuncheon
  10. 10

    Sejong, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Chuncheon
  11. 11

    Gwangmyeong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Chuncheon

A sample day: Chuncheon to Seoul

  1. 08:30Leave Chuncheon
  2. 09:55Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10남산골한옥마을
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:55Head back to Chuncheon
  7. 17:20Home in Chuncheon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chuncheon?
The best day trips from Chuncheon are Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Goyang-si, Cheongju-si. The closest is Uijeongbu-si, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chuncheon?
Uijeongbu-si is the closest, 62 km west of Chuncheon, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Chuncheon for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 75 km south-west of Chuncheon and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Chuncheon?
For a weekend away from Chuncheon, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Sejong (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Cheongju-si (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Cheonan (129 km, 2 hr), Incheon (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chuncheon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sejong at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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