How to Ride the Baekdudaegan Canyon Train (V-train): Route, Schedule and Stops (2026)
A tourist train running the Yeongju–Buncheon–Cheoram route. The Buncheon–Cheoram section runs Thursday to Monday (2 runs per day) and takes Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.
- Route
- Yeongju–Buncheon–Cheoram
- Schedule
- The Buncheon–Cheoram section runs Thursday to Monday (2 runs per day) and takes Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.
- Booking
- Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- Checked on
- 2026.10.01
About the train
- It's Korea's first open-type tourist train
- It runs slowly at 30 km/h between Buncheon and Seokpo
- It stops for 10 min at Seungbu Station and Yangwon Station, where you can buy snacks sold by locals
- Every wall except the ceiling is one big window
Route and stops
Yeongju–Buncheon–Cheoram
Days & times
The Buncheon–Cheoram section runs Thursday to Monday (2 runs per day) and takes Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.
Seats
It has 3 cars and 158 seats. Cars 1 and 3 have observation seats (56 each), and car 2 has observation seats and a mini café (46 seats).
Booking
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
Cities to hop off and explore
Yeongju · Bonghwa · Taebaek — all cities Randomtrip can pick for you.
FAQ
Where does the Baekdudaegan Canyon Train go?
It runs the Yeongju–Buncheon–Cheoram route.
When does the Baekdudaegan Canyon Train run?
The Buncheon–Cheoram section runs Thursday to Monday (2 runs per day) and takes Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.
How do I book the Baekdudaegan Canyon Train?
Book on the Korail website (korail.com) or the Korail Talk app.
- Bonghwa Culture & Tourism - Train Schedule Info (last updated 2026-01-30) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- VisitKorea - Baekdudaegan Canyon Train (V-train) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Korail press release - 'Travel Autumn' perks: half price on 5 tourist trains (2025-09-16) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
- Asia Economy - Up to 100% off trains, 50,000 KRW off lodging… 'Travel Autumn' starts in October (2026-09-15) · Checked 2026.10.01 · Source
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