How to travel from Bucheon to Gurye, South Korea

The distance between Bucheon and Gurye is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bucheon to Gurye by train, bus, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GuryeBucheon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩83,870($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Guryegu Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩38,005($29)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jeonju and then to Gurye.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

Jeonbuk Express

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Drive

Drive to Gurye-gun.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucheon and Gurye

There are several options for getting from Bucheon to Gurye by train, bus, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then take the train which costs around ₩18,345 ($14) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩83,870 ($64).

The distance between Bucheon and Gurye is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bucheon and Gurye by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucheon to Gurye is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₩83,870 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucheon and Gurye, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around ₩18,345 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucheon and Gurye. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucheon to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yongsan Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Seoul Metro run train services between Bucheon and Gurye. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bucheon and Gurye. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucheon to Gurye. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jeonju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Jeonbuk Express run regular bus services between Bucheon and Gurye. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucheon to Gurye. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Yosu (RSU) then take the train to Guryegu Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gurye is Yeosu Airport (RSU) (RSU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Gurye. Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bucheon and Gurye. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucheon to Gurye is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₩38,005 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucheon and Gurye

Transport options from Bucheon to Gurye
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
1h 55m
₩83,870($64)
every 2 hours385km (239 miles)
Fly to Jinju (HIN), train2h 40m
₩89,110($68)
4 times a day411km (256 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 15m
₩73,385($56)
4 times a day525km (326 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
₩38,005($29)
every 4 hours357km (222 miles)
Train via Seojeong-ri Station5hrs
₩18,345($14)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Bus
5hrs
₩31,450($24)
twice daily316km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
₩58,970($45)
on demand305km (189 miles)

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Airports near Gurye

The following major airports near Gurye offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

RSU
Yeosu Airport (RSU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Gurye
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Gurye
PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Gurye