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The 11 Best Day Trips from Suncheon

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Suncheon, South Korea, led by Busan, Daegu, Changwon. The closest is Gwangyang, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Suncheon at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Busan141 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Daegu143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Changwon113 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Jeonju102 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Masan63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chinju61 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Iksan121 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Yeosu26 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Mokpo101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Gunsan134 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gwangyang19 km E30 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Suncheon

  1. 1

    Busan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Suncheon4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 40계단문화관광 테마거리.

    Also nearby: Kimhae, Yangsan.

  2. 2

    Daegu, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Suncheon4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 이월드 E World.

    Also nearby: Gyeongsan-si.

  3. 3

    Changwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km east of Suncheon3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 다독다독 동물병원.

    Also nearby: Geoje.

  4. 4

    Jeonju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Suncheon3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Masan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Suncheon2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Chinju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Suncheon2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Iksan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Suncheon3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Yeosu, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Suncheon1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mokpo, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Suncheon3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Gunsan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Suncheon4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gwangyang, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Suncheon1 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Suncheon to Busan

A realistic pace for Busan, 141 km from Suncheon. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Suncheon
  2. 09:40Arrive in Busan (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:5540계단문화관광 테마거리
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Busan
  6. 15:40Head back to Suncheon
  7. 17:50Home in Suncheon

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Suncheon?
The best day trips from Suncheon are Busan, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju, Masan. The closest is Gwangyang, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Suncheon?
Gwangyang is the closest, 19 km east of Suncheon, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Suncheon?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Suncheon: Gwangyang (30 min), Yeosu (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Suncheon for a day out?
Busan is the largest city in day-trip range, 141 km east of Suncheon and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Suncheon?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Daegu at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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