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djns · Joined: 04 Jan 2015

What is the quickest way to get from Pyeongchon station to Jeongja station?

I'm considering a job offer near Pyeongchon station and my girlfriend is about to accept one near Jeongja station. We're getting our own apartments but I was wondering how long it would take to travel between the two. I'm assuming a taxi would be best, but would be interested to know how long it would take and roughly how much it would cost. Also, is it possible to cycle between the two?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated as time is a factor and I just want to know if I should be trying to get jobs a bit nearer to her!

Many thanks!
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Died By Bear · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:09 am Post subject:

If you take a taxi, it's going to take a lot less time because the bus and trains go around what looks to be mountains.

If that's not an option, you'll take bus number 1303

or

Take line 4 from pyongcheon, get off at Sadang station, transfer to line 2, get off at Gangnam station, transfer to Shinbundang line. Then get off at Jeongja.

If it were me, I'd take the bus. All you have to do is find out where 1303 picks up near your originating point. (No transfers, etc.)

djns · Joined: 04 Jan 2015

Thanks for the useful info! A bus would definitely be cheaper, though I'd be interested to know how much a taxi may be. From what I've heard taxis are fairly cheap in Korea, but as it'll be a regular commute it might not be the most practical solution.

Died By Bear · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:11 am Post subject:

Dunno, haven't lived there in almost 5 years now. Good luck.

T-J · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae

Not familiar with that area so if someone else has direct knowledge I'd listen to them.

Going off Daum maps, which is usually pretty accurate, bus or subway is going to take about an hour. No real time saving options.

Taxi, again according to Daum, is going to run close to 15,000. Should take about 30 minutes by taxi.

Jake_Kim · Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Location: Seoul

djns · Joined: 04 Jan 2015

Many thanks for the useful comments! I'm now about to take a position at a school a lot nearer to where my girlfriend will be living and luckily the position I have found has much better hours and pay! Smile

It does seem like it would have been impractical living that far apart, unless you had your own car.

Died By Bear · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:24 pm Post subject:

I'm glad you decided to do that OP, I was going to suggest it but thought the better of it since the job market is so crappy there these days. Enjoy your time in Korea. It's what you make of it.